emission

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈmɪʃən/ or /ɪˈmɪʃn̩/

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Noun

Singular emission

Plural emissions

1. (countable & uncountable) (usually plural) Emissions are the gas, light, sound, etc. that are sent out.

   Just over half of the total emissions is due to human activity.

2. (countable & uncountable) Emission is the sending out of gas, light, sound, etc.

   The change prevented the emission of 51.8 million tons of carbon dioxide.

Related words

• emit