emission

🇺🇸 /ɪˈmɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈmɪʃn/
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noun
B2

the act of sending out light, heat, or gas

The emission of light from the bulb was very bright.

B2

gas or other substance that is sent out into the air

The factory reduced its harmful emission by using new filters.

translation

n. the act of sending out light, heat, or gas; gas or other substance that is sent out into the air

Word Forms

Plural emissions