Discharge

Discharge may refer to:

Flow

Discharge (hydrology), the amount of water flowing through the channel
Effluent released into a river or sea
Groundwater discharge, the volumetric flow rate of groundwater through an aquifer
Discharging method (discrete mathematics) is a proof technique in discrete mathematics
Electric discharge:
Corona discharge, a type of electric current
Glow discharge, a plasma
Discharger, an electrical device that releases stored energy
Battery discharging
Static discharger, a device used on airplanes to maintain use of electrical equipment
Electrostatic discharge, sudden and momentary electric current flows between two objects
Dielectric barrier discharge, the electrical discharge between two electrodes separated by an insulating dielectric barrier
Gas-discharge lamp, a light bulb that includes a discharge gas
Partial discharge, a temporary breakdown of electrical insulation

Discharge (sentence), a criminal sentence where no punishment is imposed
Bankruptcy discharge, the injunction that bars acts to enforce certain debts
Discharge petition, the process of bringing a bill out of committee to the floor for a vote without the cooperation of leadership

{{anchor|fluid}} Discharge, the flow of fluids from certain parts of the body:
Menstruation or other vaginal discharge
Mucopurulent discharge, the emission or secretion of fluid containing mucus and pus
Nipple discharge, the release of fluid from the nipples of the breasts
Rectal discharge, fluid released from the anus
Emotional discharge, in co-counselling, the ways in which pent-up emotional hurt can be released, e.g. via crying, laughter, etc.
Patient discharge, the formal ending of inpatient care