emission — the production and discharge of something, especially gas, radiation, or sound
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the production and discharge of something, especially gas, radiation, or sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My dad's old car has such high emissions that even mosquitoes wear masks around it.
- The government imposed stricter emission regulations on all vehicles.
- The emission of light from the LED screen was so bright it could be seen from space.
emission
NOUN[/ɪˈmɪʃən/]
the production and discharge of something, especially gas, radiation, or sound
The factory reduced its carbon emissions by using cleaner energy.
The lighthouse's emission of light guided ships safely home. (EMIT + RELEASE = EMISSION)
Cut emission through transition for a cleaner condition.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'emittere' meaning 'to send out,' combining the prefix 'e-' (out) and 'mittere' (to send). The suffix '-ion' was added to form a noun indicating the action or process.
Breakdown
e- (out) + mitt (send) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action/process) = emission
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad's old car has such high emissions that even mosquitoes wear masks around it.”
“The government imposed stricter emission regulations on all vehicles.”
“The emission of light from the LED screen was so bright it could be seen from space.”
“Scientists are studying the emission of radio waves from distant galaxies.”
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