die Immissionen
Translation
immissions, pollutant levels, environmental impact of pollutants
Examples
Die Immissionen von Schadstoffen sind zu hoch.
The immissions of pollutants are too high.
Die Regierung will die Immissionen senken.
The government wants to reduce immissions.
Grammar Patterns
the immissions of sth.dat the immissions from sth. The immissions from the factory are dangerous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schadstoffbelastung (pollutant load), Umweltbelastung (environmental pollution)
Etymology
From Latin 'immittere' (to send in). Refers to pollutants 'coming in' to the environment.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Im-' like 'in'. Immission is the impact of pollution *in* the environment, while Emission is the release *from* a source.