B2noun 2K

Emission

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈmɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈmɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Emission

the production or sending out of light, heat, gas, etc.

In simple words: A substance that is released into the air or another environment.

Emission in a sentence

• the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
• emission controls
• The government has pledged to clean up industrial emissions.
• We must take action to cut vehicle emissions.
• global emissions of carbon dioxide
• measures to reduce harmful emissions from traffic
• the Kyoto protocol on cutting greenhouse gas emissions

How to use Emission

Used mostly in scientific or environmental contexts. Appropriate in formal discussions about pollution but may seem technical in casual conversation. Avoid using in very informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

emission + (of) object

Memory hint

Think of 'emit' - when something is emitted, it goes out like a signal.

Related words

Collocations with Emission

• harmful
• noxious
• toxic
• generate
• produce
• curb
• increase
• decrease
• fall
• levels
• rates
• emissions from

Synonyms for Emission

• release
• discharge
• outflow
• leak
• exhalation

Opposites of Emission

• absorption
• capture
• retention

Common mistakes with Emission

• Confused with 'omission', which means to leave something out.
• Using the word in a context unrelated to gases or substances.
• Incorrectly pluralizing 'emission' when referring to the concept generally.

Frequently asked questions about Emission

What does Emission mean?

A substance that is released into the air or another environment.

What is the definition of Emission?

the production or sending out of light, heat, gas, etc.

How do you use Emission in a sentence?

the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

Can you give another example of Emission?

emission controls

What are synonyms for Emission?

Common alternatives include release, discharge, outflow, leak, exhalation.

What is the opposite of Emission?

Opposite meanings include absorption, capture, retention.

What words go with Emission?

It commonly pairs with harmful, noxious, toxic, generate, produce, curb, increase, decrease, fall, levels, rates, emissions from.

What are common mistakes when using Emission?

Confused with 'omission', which means to leave something out. Using the word in a context unrelated to gases or substances. Incorrectly pluralizing 'emission' when referring to the concept generally.

How do you pronounce Emission?

US: /["/ɪˈmɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈmɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Emission?

Used mostly in scientific or environmental contexts. Appropriate in formal discussions about pollution but may seem technical in casual conversation. Avoid using in very informal contexts.

What CEFR level is Emission?

"Emission" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.