emission
/ɪˈmɪʃən/
noun
- The act of sending out something such as gas, light, heat, or sound.
- The emission of light from the sun makes life on Earth possible.
- Scientists measured the emission of heat from the volcano.
- The factory reduced its emission of harmful gases into the air.
- Something that is sent out or released, especially a gas or other substance that pollutes the environment.
- Cars are a major source of carbon dioxide emissions.
- We should all try to reduce our personal carbon emissions.
- The government passed new laws to limit industrial emissions.
- The release of a substance from the body, such as fluid or waste.
- Certain infections can cause unusual emissions from the body.
- The emission of sweat helps cool the body down.
- The doctor checked the patient for any abnormal emissions.
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