Meaning & use
emission
Something released or discharged into the air, especially gas, radiation, or light.
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The factory reduced its carbon emission after installing new filtering equipment.
Scientists measured the emission of light from the distant star.
A note on using this word
In environmental contexts, emission most often refers to pollutants released from vehicles, factories, or power plants.
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