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Emissions

🇬🇧 UK //ɪˈmɪʃənz// 🇺🇸 US //ɪˈmɪʃənz//

Meaning of Emissions

Gases or particles released into the atmosphere, especially from vehicles or industrial processes.

In simple words: Gases or substances released into the air.

Emissions in a sentence

• The country has committed to reducing its carbon emissions.
• Many cities are struggling with high levels of air emissions.
• Emissions from vehicles contribute significantly to air pollution.
• The new policy aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
• Scientists are monitoring emissions from the power plant daily.

How to use Emissions

Used in environmental contexts, often when discussing pollution, climate change, or industry regulations. Suitable for formal and academic discussions.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'emit' and 'mission'—gases are sent on a mission into the air.

Related words

Collocations with Emissions

• reduce emissions
• greenhouse gas emissions
• carbon emissions
• industrial emissions
• toxic emissions

Synonyms for Emissions

• discharge
• release
• outflow
• exhalation
• spillage

Common mistakes with Emissions

• Confused with 'emission' when referring to one instance.
• Using it in non-environmental contexts incorrectly.
• Mistaking it for 'emotional,' as they sound similar.

Frequently asked questions about Emissions

What does Emissions mean?

Gases or substances released into the air.

What is the definition of Emissions?

Gases or particles released into the atmosphere, especially from vehicles or industrial processes.

How do you use Emissions in a sentence?

The country has committed to reducing its carbon emissions.

Can you give another example of Emissions?

Many cities are struggling with high levels of air emissions.

What are synonyms for Emissions?

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

What words go with Emissions?

It commonly pairs with reduce emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, carbon emissions, industrial emissions, toxic emissions.

What are common mistakes when using Emissions?

Confused with 'emission' when referring to one instance. Using it in non-environmental contexts incorrectly. Mistaking it for 'emotional,' as they sound similar.

How do you pronounce Emissions?

US: //ɪˈmɪʃənz//, UK: //ɪˈmɪʃənz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Emissions?

Used in environmental contexts, often when discussing pollution, climate change, or industry regulations. Suitable for formal and academic discussions.