emissions (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɪʃənz/
Definition
The act of producing or sending out something, especially gas or radiation.
Examples
The car's emissions were tested to ensure they met environmental standards.
Carbon dioxide emissions are a major contributor to global warming.
How to Use emissions
- emissions from (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating the source of the emission. — "The study focused on emissions from industrial factories."
- control emissions (collocation)
- To manage or limit the amount of something released. — "Stricter regulations are needed to control emissions."
- limit emissions (collocation)
- To restrict the amount of something released. — "The new policy aims to limit emissions from transportation."
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