emission
|e-mi-ssion|
B2
/ɪˈmɪʃən/
sending out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'emission' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'emissio,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'emissio' transformed into the French word 'émission,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emission' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send out,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of sending out something, such as gas, heat, light, etc.
The factory was fined for its high levels of carbon emissions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35