B2 adjective Neutral

emission

/ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation, into the environment. It is most commonly used in environmental science to describe the release of pollutants from vehicles, factories, or natural sources.

Beispiele

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My old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.

My old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.

2

The international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.

The international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.

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There is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.

There is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
emission
Verb
emit
Adjektiv
emissive
Verwandt
emitter
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Exit.' An emission is when gas or light 'exits' a source.

Schnelles Quiz

The government has introduced stricter ___ standards for new diesel trucks.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: emission

Beispiele

1

My old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.

everyday

My old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.

2

The international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.

formal

The international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.

3

There is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.

informal

There is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.

4

Quantitative analysis shows that the emission of greenhouse gases is directly proportional to industrial growth in this region.

academic

Quantitative analysis shows that the emission of greenhouse gases is directly proportional to industrial growth in this region.

5

Our corporate social responsibility report highlights our transition to low-emission manufacturing processes.

business

Our corporate social responsibility report highlights our transition to low-emission manufacturing processes.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
emission
Verb
emit
Adjektiv
emissive
Verwandt
emitter

Häufige Kollokationen

carbon emission The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
greenhouse gas emissions Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as methane and CO2.
emission standards Legal requirements governing pollutants released into the atmosphere.
zero-emission An engine or process that emits no waste products that pollute the environment.
toxic emission The release of poisonous substances into the air or water.

Häufige Phrasen

zero-emission vehicle

A vehicle that does not emit exhaust gas from the onboard source of power.

emission trading

A market-based approach to controlling pollution by providing economic incentives.

carbon footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by our actions.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

emission vs omission

An omission is leaving something out, while an emission is letting something out.

emission vs transmission

Transmission refers to the act of sending or passing something (like signals or diseases) from one place to another.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'emission' is the singular act, it is very common to use the plural 'emissions' when talking about pollutants in a general sense (e.g., 'reducing global emissions'). In technical contexts, it can also refer to the release of light or sound.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'emit' as a noun or 'emission' as a verb. Remember that 'emission' is the thing or process, and 'emit' is the action.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Exit.' An emission is when gas or light 'exits' a source.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'emissio', derived from 'emittere', which means 'to send out' (e- 'out' + mittere 'send').

Grammatikmuster

Used as a countable noun when referring to specific types (e.g., carbon emissions). Often functions as an attributive noun modifying other nouns (e.g., emission levels, emission control).
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern English-speaking cultures, this word is heavily associated with climate change debates and environmental regulations.

Schnelles Quiz

The government has introduced stricter ___ standards for new diesel trucks.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: emission

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