Emissions
ɪˈmɪʃənz
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of releasing or discharging something; the substances discharged, especially gases or radiation.
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The release of something, especially a gas or other substance.
The factory's emissions are a major concern for local residents.
💡 Simply: Emissions are like the exhaust from your car or the smoke from a factory. It's what gets released into the air or environment. Imagine a factory chimney that's releasing smoke. That smoke is an emission.
👶 For kids: Emissions are like when your toy car makes pretend smoke when you drive it, but real ones can make the air dirty.
More Examples
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is critical to combating climate change.
The study examined the emissions from various industrial processes.
How It's Used
"The company is working to reduce carbon emissions."
"The vehicle's emissions were tested and found to be within legal limits."
"Governments are introducing carbon taxes to curb emissions."
The act of emitting or sending out something.
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The act of sending out or giving off something.
The sun's emissions provide the Earth with energy.
💡 Simply: Think of emissions as when something, like a radio station, is broadcasting signals. The emissions are the signals it's sending out.
👶 For kids: It's like when the sun sends out light and heat!
More Examples
The telescope detected unusual radio emissions from a distant galaxy.
The scientist studied the emission of electrons from the metal surface.
How It's Used
"The study focused on the emission of photons from the heated material."
"The radio station's emissions were blocked by a nearby mountain."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Latin 'emittere' (to send out), from 'e-' (out) + 'mittere' (to send). The term gained prominence in the context of environmental pollution during the late 20th century.
The word's use significantly increased with the rise of environmental concerns in the late 20th century, primarily referring to pollutants released into the atmosphere.
Memory tip
Think of it as things 'emitted' or 'sent out' from a source.
Word Origin
"to send out"