emission

5 definitions • 12 examples

the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.:

Bioluminescence is the emission of light from living organisms.

Excess infrared emission was detected around six of these stars.

an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out:

He uses a night observation device that picks up heat emissions.

There is a risk of accidents with large emissions of radioisotopes into the biosphere.

an amount of a substance that is produced and sent out into the air that is harmful to the environment, especially carbon dioxide:

Reducing the consumption of energy and increasing its efficient use would help control emissions.

These health risks are caused by vehicle emissions.

The agreement aimed to half the emissions rate in 50 years.

an amount of something, especially a gas that harms the environment, that is sent out into the air:

emissions of sth The bill is intended to lower emissions of greenhouse gases.

cut/reduce/limit emissions Many countries are reluctant to cut emissions if it means sacrificing economic growth.

emission cuts/reductions/control

California's emissions standards would cut global warming emissions nearly 30% by year 2016.

the act of sending gas, heat, light, etc. out into the air:

Hybrid vehicles reduce the emission of pollutants by about 20%.