1. things that flow out or are given off from a source, especially gases, light, or energy
2. abstract qualities or influences that seem to come from someone or something

Examples

• The scientist detected radioactive emanations from the old laboratory.
• Toxic emanations from the factory polluted the nearby river.
• The cave gave off strange emanations that made visitors feel uneasy.
• She sensed negative emanations from the abandoned house.
• The spiritual leader spoke of positive emanations flowing from the temple.
• Chemical emanations from the spill required immediate evacuation.
• The artist believed creative emanations came from deep within the soul.