emissions
nounBand 7
UKɪˈmɪʃnz
USɪˈmɪʃənz
Gases or substances released into the atmosphere, especially those that cause pollution.
Governments have pledged to cut carbon emissions.
Electric cars produce no exhaust emissions.
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Emissions are substances “sent out”; the word comes from Latin roots meaning “to send out.”
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carbon emissioncarbon emissions
When referring generally to gases released, the plural is usually used.
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- dischargereleaseoutput
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