adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A particle that is emitted during a reaction, typically the lighter reaction product in a two-body reaction.

Adjective

1. 1
   That serves to eject, or that is ejected

Etymology

From eject + -ile.

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