noun

emission

emission, discharge, release

The factory reduced its carbon emissions.

The factory reduced its carbon emissions.

The emission of light from the star was measured.

The emission of light from the star was measured.

the emission ((of sth.)) the act of sending out something. The emission of greenhouse gases is a problem.

Synonyms: discharge, release, radiation, exhaust

From Latin 'emissionem' (a sending out), from 'emittere' (to send out). 'e-' (out) + 'mittere' (to send).

Imagine a car's exhaust pipe e-miss-ing fumes. It's on a miss-ion to send them out.

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