Meaning & use
emit
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To send out or give off something, such as light, sound, heat, or gas.
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The furnace emits a low hum while it's running.
Certain jellyfish emit a faint glow in dark water.
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Frequently used in scientific and environmental writing, as in 'emit carbon dioxide' or 'emit radiation.'
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