Definition of emanation
1a : the action of emanatingb : the origination of the world by a series of hierarchically descending radiations from the Godhead through intermediate stages to matter
2a : something that emanates or is produced by emanation : effluenceb : an isotope of radon produced by radioactive disintegration radium emanation
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Interspersed with radio emissions from stars, the astronomers were surprised to find the characteristic heat emanations from some six million solar masses of dust.
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Additional equipment and improvements will be incorporated as necessary (test-fix-retest methodology) to ensure systems are adequately shielded, bonded, and/or separated to eliminate any compromising emanations.
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First Known Use of emanation
1570
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