noun

emission

ih-MIHSH-uhn

noun

Something released or given off, such as gas, light, or radiation.

"The factory was fined for excessive carbon emissions."

"Vehicle emissions contribute significantly to air pollution."

The act of sending something out or releasing it.

"Regulators are tightening rules on the emission of greenhouse gases."

How to Use Emission

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething released into the environment, such as gas or radiation, or the act of releasing it.

Common pairings

carbon emissions emission levels reduce emissions

emissions plural, emissions plural

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The factory was fined for excessive carbon _____.

From Latin emissio, "a sending forth," from emittere, "to send out" — the same root as emit.

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