emission emission /ɪˈmɪʃən/
noun
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()
The act of emitting; causing to flow forth
(
emanation
, emission
)
the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
The car's high emissions contributed to air pollution.
The car's high emissions contributed to air pollution.
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The occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)
(
emission
)
the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)
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Any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
(
emission
, expelling
, discharge
)
any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
The discharge of pus
the discharge of pus
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The release of electrons from parent atoms
(
emission
)
the release of electrons from parent atoms
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A substance that is emitted or released
(
emission
, discharge
)
a substance that is emitted or released