emission
noun
emis·sion
ē-ˈmi-shən 
1
a
: an act or instance of emitting : emanation
b
archaic
: publication
c
: a putting into circulation
2
a
: something sent forth by emitting: such as
(1)
: electromagnetic radiation from an antenna or a celestial body
(2)
usually emissions
: substances discharged into the air (as by a smokestack or an automobile engine)
b
Examples of emission in a Sentence
trying to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases
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Based on those calculations, AII and WRI pledged to reevaluate emissions data yearly to gauge progress on the goal of reducing emissions by 45 percent from 2019 levels by 2030.
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
On July 1, Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation that establishes a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target for Connecticut by 2050, with a new interim target for 2040.
—Christine Feely, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
Gulf has been increasing investments in renewable energy facilities to reduce the group’s greenhouse gas emissions, moving it closer to its net zero target by 2050.
—Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Since the decision, the Dutch government has sought to reduce emissions by phasing out the use of coal, increasing reliance on renewable energy and aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
—Dana Zartner, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
On July 1, Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation that establishes a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target for Connecticut by 2050, with a new interim target for 2040.
—Christine Feely, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
Gulf has been increasing investments in renewable energy facilities to reduce the group’s greenhouse gas emissions, moving it closer to its net zero target by 2050.
—Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Since the decision, the Dutch government has sought to reduce emissions by phasing out the use of coal, increasing reliance on renewable energy and aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
—Dana Zartner, The Conversation, 23 July 2025
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“Emission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emission. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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emission
noun
emis·sion
ē-ˈmish-ən
1
: an act or instance of emitting
2
: something emitted or discharged
Medical Definition
emission
noun
emis·sion
ē-ˈmish-ən
1
: an act or instance of emitting
2
a
: something sent forth by emitting: as
(1)
: electrons discharged from a surface
(2)
: electromagnetic waves radiated by an antenna or a celestial body
(3)
: substances and especially pollutants discharged into the air (as by a smokestack or an automobile gasoline engine)
b
: a discharge of fluid from a living body
especially
: ejaculate see nocturnal emission
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