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emission
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emission
(noun)
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emission
/i
ˈ
mɪʃən/
noun
plural
emissions
emission
/i
ˈ
mɪʃən/
noun
plural
emissions
Learner's 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
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:
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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