How Do You Spell EMISSION?

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈɪʃən] (IPA)

The word "emission" (/iˈmɪʃən/) refers to the act of emitting something. The spelling of the word follows the standard English spelling rules. The first syllable begins with a long "e" sound (/i/), followed by the consonant "m". The second syllable consists of the vowel "i" pronounced as a short "i" (/ɪ/), followed by the consonant "s" and then "s" again. The final syllable begins with the "sh" sound (/ʃ/) and ends with the consonant "n".

EMISSION Meaning and Definition

  1. Emission, noun

    1. The act or process of releasing or discharging something, especially gases, particles, or radiation, into the surrounding environment, usually as a result of various natural or man-made activities.

    2. The production and release of light, sound, or electromagnetic waves by an object, substance, or organism, often as a form of communication or as a byproduct of a physical or chemical reaction.

    3. In the context of environmental science and pollution, emission refers specifically to the release and discharge of pollutants or greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from industrial, transportation, or energy-related activities. These emissions can have detrimental effects on air quality, climate change, and human health.

    4. A measurement or quantification of the amount or rate of emission, often expressed in units such as grams per hour, kilograms per year, or parts per million. This data is crucial for assessing and monitoring environmental pollution, as well as developing effective strategies for emission control and reduction.

    5. A term commonly used in the field of economics to describe the production and release of financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, or securities, for purchase or sale in the market. This includes the offering and distribution of these instruments to potential investors or buyers.

    Overall, emission refers to the release, production, or discharge of various substances or phenomena into the environment, with contexts ranging from environmental pollution to communication and financial markets.

  2. A discharge; referring usually to a seminal discharge occurring during sleep.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • See emit.
    • The act of sending out; an issuing out.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of EMISSION

The word "emission" comes from the Latin word "emissio", which is derived from the verb "emittere". The Latin term "emittere" is a combination of the preposition "e" (meaning "out of" or "from") and the verb "mittere" (meaning "to send" or "to let go"). In English, "emission" refers to the act of sending or releasing something, often used in the context of gases, particles, or energy being discharged or expelled from a source.

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Plural form of EMISSION is EMISSIONS

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