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ejection

ejec·tion

UK/əˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ US/iˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting

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2.

the act of forcing out someone or something

  • “the ejection of troublemakers by the police”
  • “the child”
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Origin

From Middle French éjection, from Latin eiectio.

Phrases

  • coronal mass ejection
  • dysphoric milk ejection reflex
  • ejection fraction
  • ejection seat
  • left ventricular ejection time

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