emission
noun
emis·sion
ē-ˈmi-shən 
1
a
: an act or instance of emitting : emanation
b
archaic
: publication
c
: a putting into circulation
2
a
: something sent forth by emitting: such as
(1)
: electromagnetic radiation from an antenna or a celestial body
(2)
usually emissions
: substances discharged into the air (as by a smokestack or an automobile engine)
b
Examples of emission in a Sentence
trying to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases
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EVs are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
—
Bill Koenig, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
State of play: One of the biggest fights is over Initiative 2117, which would repeal the state's cap-and-trade law that places a price on carbon emissions.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Since 2016, the city has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 28% and is on track to reach 65% by 2030.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
Researchers estimate turkey is responsible for almost two-thirds of the emissions produced by the entire meal.
—London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bill Koenig, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
State of play: One of the biggest fights is over Initiative 2117, which would repeal the state's cap-and-trade law that places a price on carbon emissions.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Since 2016, the city has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 28% and is on track to reach 65% by 2030.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
Researchers estimate turkey is responsible for almost two-thirds of the emissions produced by the entire meal.
—London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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emission
noun
emis·sion
ē-ˈmish-ən
1
: an act or instance of emitting
2
: something emitted or discharged
Medical Definition
emission
noun
emis·sion
ē-ˈmish-ən
1
: an act or instance of emitting
2
a
: something sent forth by emitting: as
(1)
: electrons discharged from a surface
(2)
: electromagnetic waves radiated by an antenna or a celestial body
(3)
: substances and especially pollutants discharged into the air (as by a smokestack or an automobile gasoline engine)
b
: a discharge of fluid from a living body
especially
: ejaculate see nocturnal emission
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