emission
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5My 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.
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.
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Exit.' An emission is when gas or light 'exits' a source.
Quiz rápido
The government has introduced stricter ___ standards for new diesel trucks.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: emission
Exemplos
My old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.
everydayMy old car failed its yearly emission test because of a hole in the exhaust pipe.
The international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.
formalThe international treaty requires developed nations to reduce their carbon emission levels significantly by 2030.
There is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.
informalThere is a weird heat emission coming from the back of the fridge.
Quantitative analysis shows that the emission of greenhouse gases is directly proportional to industrial growth in this region.
academicQuantitative analysis shows that the emission of greenhouse gases is directly proportional to industrial growth in this region.
Our corporate social responsibility report highlights our transition to low-emission manufacturing processes.
businessOur corporate social responsibility report highlights our transition to low-emission manufacturing processes.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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.
Frequentemente confundido com
An omission is leaving something out, while an emission is letting something out.
Transmission refers to the act of sending or passing something (like signals or diseases) from one place to another.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Exit.' An emission is when gas or light 'exits' a source.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'emissio', derived from 'emittere', which means 'to send out' (e- 'out' + mittere 'send').
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In modern English-speaking cultures, this word is heavily associated with climate change debates and environmental regulations.
Quiz rápido
The government has introduced stricter ___ standards for new diesel trucks.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: emission
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