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emis·sion (ē mis̸h′ən, i-)
noun
- the act of emitting; issuance; specif.,
- the transmission of radio waves
- the ejection of electrons from a surface by heat, radiation, etc.
- a discharge of fluid from the body; esp., an involuntary discharge of semen
- something emitted; discharge
Etymology: L emissio < pp. of emittere
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Preposition: of
- pollutant: These offer reduced fuel consumption and CO2 with potentially lower emissions of all pollutants.
Converse of object
- reduce: Each stove reduces carbon dioxide emissions by around 1.5 tons per year, compared to an open wood fire.
Adjective modifier
- co2: Britain wants to cut CO2 emissions by 60 percent by 2050.
Modifies a noun
- tomography: Additional skeletal lesions were found by whole-body positron emission tomography.
Noun used with modifier
- carbon: For every minute my car engine was running, i was giving out X quantity of carbon emission.
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