ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Emission

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈmɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Emission is a noun meaning Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

Meaning

Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

More Meanings

  1. The act of emitting; the act of sending forth or putting into circulation.
  2. (non-native speakers' English, broadcasting) A show; a program.

Example Sentences

the emission was mostly blood
the emission of heat from a fire
the emission of light from the sun
Cymarron's sound resembled the mellow folkie emissions of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and America.

Word Forms

Synonyms for emission

Depending on context, synonyms include issuance, discharge, emanation, expelling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include discharge, expelling, emanation, issuing, issuance, resurgence.

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