Releases
[rɪ'liːsiz]
Examples
- As the moist material is drawn through the bleaching solution, the acid on the fabric acts upon the solution and releases chlorine. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- The spare hand does not tremble as he releases it; nothing worse than a sweet, bright constancy is in the patient face. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- As it descends the pins are automatically set on end, and when they rest on the spots on the alley the machine releases them and springs up to its original position. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- I shall remain here beside my Princess until a merciful death releases me from my anguish. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- Mr Lammle stops, releases his whiskers, and looks at her. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- When the operator releases the pressure on his key the circuit is broken, current does not flow, the magnetic effect ceases, and the armature is drawn back by its spring. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
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