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March 22, 2016 Word of the Day

emission /iˈmɪʃən/ noun
emission
/iˈmɪʃən/
noun

plural emissions

Exhaust emissions from the back of an old car
Exhaust emissions from the back of an old car
Definition of EMISSION

1 [noncount] : the act of producing or sending out something (such as energy or gas) from a source

  • emission of light

  • trying to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases

2 [count] : something sent out or given off

  • The new regulations are intended to reduce auto emissions. [=harmful substances released into the air by automobiles]

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