emissions - Master This Word
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emissions Word Meanings
- the act of producing or sending out something
- a substance released into the air, water, or soil
- the output of a system or process
emissions Example Sentences
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emissions Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
US
/ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/
emissions Word Etymology
emission = e- (out) + mittere (to send) from Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a factory emitting smoke outward into the sky.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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I push the light switch and hold it as the lamp wakes up. The emission of warm light spills across the walls, and I keep my eyes moving to follow it. I adjust the lamp's height, turn the dial, and shift the brightness to where I need it. As the glow settles, I sense how the room responds and I let that feeling guide what I do next.
Real Context
Emission is the act of producing or sending out something, especially gases, light, or signals. In everyday usage we talk about emissions from cars, factories, or machines as substances released into the air, water, or soil. Emission also refers to the output of a system or process, such as the electrical output of a device or data emissions in a network. The term comes from Latin mittere 'to send', with e- meaning 'out'. Learners often confuse emission with emit (verb) or with emitter (the source), and may misjudge how to quantify emissions in environmental writing.
Usage Reminders
- Emission refers to the release of substances; not the act of emitting (verb).
- Emissions are often plural when speaking about pollution collectively.
- Use 'an emission' for a single release, 'emissions' for multiple.
- Common collocations: emission standard, emission reduction, emission test.
- Prefer specific types of emission (carbon dioxide, methane) when accuracy matters.
Common Misconceptions
- Emission is just the verb 'emit'; emission is the noun form only in environmental contexts.
- All emissions are bad or harmful; some emissions occur naturally and are not always dangerous.
- Emissions and emitters are the same thing; emitters are the sources, emissions are the releases.
- Emissions always refer to air pollution; water and soil emissions are possible too.
- Emissions must be measured in a fixed unit everywhere; units vary by context (kg, g/km, ppm).
Thinking Differences
In English, emission is a formal noun that often collocates with environment, industry, and policy terms like 'emissions standard' or 'emission reduction'; learners often try to treat it as a generic release. The seed from mittere is less intuitive in everyday usage, so keep the sense of release into air, water, or soil separate from any action of emitting.
Learning Tips
- Remember emission is the release itself, not the act of releasing (emit).
- Treat emissions as countable when you mean one release (an emission) and plural when talking generally (emissions).
- Pair with a type (carbon dioxide emissions, methane emissions) for precision.
- Use collocations: emission standard, emission reduction, emission test.
- Prefer passive voice to emphasize sources: 'Emissions were reduced…'
- Distinguish environmental contexts from technical ones (signal emission, data emission).
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'emissions'?
A.Release of gases or pollutants into the air
B.A type of energy drink
C.A method of cooking meat
D.A musical performance
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'emissions' correctly?
A.The company hosts meetings twice a month.
B.Emissions from vehicles contribute to air pollution.
C.I love the emissions of summer fruits.
D.After the workout, I felt a lot of emissions.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'emissions'?
A.Eruptions
B.Discharges
C.Permissions
D.Consummations
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'emissions'?
A.Omission
B.Exhaust
C.Absorption
D.Reception
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where emissions are relevant?
A.The bakery offers a variety of fresh pastries daily.
B.Air quality often decreases in urban areas due to vehicle pollution.
C.Traveling by train is a great way to see the countryside.
D.Water quality testing is essential for safe drinking.
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