Nomen

der Schadstoffausstoß

pollutant emission, emission of pollutants

Der Schadstoffausstoß muss reduziert werden.

Pollutant emissions must be reduced.

Die Fabrik hat einen hohen Schadstoffausstoß.

The factory has high pollutant emissions.

to reduce the pollutant emission ((sth.acc)) to reduce the pollutant emission We must reduce the pollutant emission.

Synonyms: die Emission, der Abgasausstoß (exhaust emission)

Composed of 'Schadstoff' (pollutant) and 'Ausstoß' (emission, from 'ausstoßen' - to emit). Literally 'pollutant emission'.

Think of it as 'Schad-Stoff' (harmful substance) and 'Aus-stoß' (out-push). The pushing out of pollutants from a car or factory.

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