Emitting is a term used to describe the process of releasing energy or matter in the form of particles, waves, or radiation. DISCHARGING, FLOWING, DRAINING, and giving off are all words that can be used to describe this process. DISCHARGING is the act of releasing energy or matter from a source, while FLOWING is the continuous movement of energy or matter in one direction. DRAINING is the process of removing energy or matter from a source, and giving off is the act of releasing energy or matter from a source. All of these terms are related to the concept of emitting.