emission
noun
emis·sion
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Definition of emission
2a
: 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
: effluvium
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Other Words from emission
emissive
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of emission in a Sentence
trying to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases
Recent Examples on the Web
And if saving the rainforest isn't enough to convince carnivores to stop eating Brazilian beef -- the greenhouse gas emissions the cattle create may be. — Eliza Mackintosh, CNN, "The Amazon is burning because the world eats so much meat," 23 Aug. 2019 Making matters worse, global fossil fuel emissions rose last year, including in the United States. — NBC News, "What is the 'Green New Deal,' and how would it work?," 23 Aug. 2019 Climate change will hurt the economies in virtually all countries, not just in hot or poor ones, if carbon emissions are left unchecked, researchers from the University of Cambridge say. — Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, "Hot or cold, rich or poor, countries around globe will not escape wrath of climate change, researchers say," 23 Aug. 2019 Among Sanders' ideas is sourcing 100% of the country's electricity from renewable and zero-emissions power. — Kathleen Ronayne And Juana Summers, chicagotribune.com, "$16 trillion Bernie Sanders climate plan builds on the Green New Deal," 22 Aug. 2019 Any truck found not to meet 2010 emissions benchmark established for the project will be taken off the job for repair or replacement. — Sara Cardine, La Cañada Valley Sun, "County, CARB to measure tailpipe emissions from Devil’s Gate haulers," 21 Aug. 2019 According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, the Amazonian fires have generated a discernible spike in carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide emissions, threatening human health and exacerbating the effects of global warming. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Three Things to Know About the Fires Blazing Across the Amazon Rainforest," 20 Aug. 2019 Pioneering school striker Greta Thunberg of Sweden made news recently for sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in a zero-emissions yacht on her way to the U.S. to continue her climate activism. — Lucy Diavolo, Teen Vogue, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Private Jet Usage Is Being Criticized for Environmental Reasons," 20 Aug. 2019 That hypothesis is based on studies in which the pair used positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, which uses radioactive labels to track neurotransmitters, to capture serotonin levels in the brain. — Emily Underwood, Science | AAAS, "Brain scans could help personalize treatment for people who are depressed or suicidal," 20 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'emission.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for emission
emission
noun
English Language Learners Definition of emission
: the act of producing or sending out something (such as energy or gas) from a source
: something sent out or given off
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emission
noun
emis·sion
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Kids Definition of emission
1
: the act of giving off
The energy plant is reducing the emission of harmful gases.
2
: something that is given off
Scientists can record radio emissions from far-off stars.
emission
noun
emis·sion
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Medical Definition of emission
1
: an act or instance of emitting
2a
: 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)
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