emission
Translation
emission, discharge, release
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
the emission ((of sth.)) the act of sending out something. The emission of greenhouse gases is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discharge, release, radiation, exhaust
Etymology
From Latin 'emissionem' (a sending out), from 'emittere' (to send out). 'e-' (out) + 'mittere' (to send).
Memory Tips
Imagine a car's exhaust pipe e-miss-ing fumes. It's on a miss-ion to send them out.