Emission (Noun)
Meaning 1
The release of electrons from parent atoms.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The act of emitting; causing to flow forth.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The nuclear reactor's emission of radioactive particles into the atmosphere was a major concern for the nearby town.
- Exhaust fumes from the cars on the highway contribute to the high emission of pollutants in the air.
- The emission of greenhouse gases from industrial activities is one of the main causes of climate change.
- Her body felt drained after the sudden emission of adrenaline during the roller coaster ride.
- The emission of intense energy from the stars is what makes them visible from Earth.
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Meaning 3
A substance that is emitted or released.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 4
The occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe).
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 5
Any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.