Meaning & use

emission

noun·Academic

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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