ejection

noun

ejec·​tion ə̇ˈjekshən 

ēˈ-

plural -s

1

: the act or process of ejecting : expulsion

automatic ejection of empty cartridge cases from revolvers

—C. S. Comeaux

2

Scots law : ejectment sense 2

3

: ejecta

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ejeccioun, from Latin ejection-, ejectio, from ejectus + -ion-, -io -ion

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Rhymes for ejection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction