German word

Emission

Pronunciation

IPA/emɪˈsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounemission

Example

Die Emissionen von Fahrzeugen sind ein großes Problem.

Emissions from vehicles are a major problem.

Illustration for Emission (emission)

More examples

In dieser Region sind die Emissionen pro Jahr rückläufig.

In this region, emissions per year are declining.

Core concept

A vehicle, machine, or other source releases a measurable flow of matter or energy into its surroundings.

Common phrases

  • industrielle Emissionen

    industrial emissions

  • Emissionen pro Jahr

    emissions per year

  • direkte Emissionen

    direct emissions

Similar words

Abgase: Harmful gases released by a vehicle or machine engine.
Ausstoß: Substances or quantities released into the surroundings by a factory or similar source.
Schadstoffe: Harmful chemicals that pollute the air or water.
Rauch: Visible smoke produced by fire or combustion.

Definition in German

Menge an Stoffen, Gasen oder Energie, die aus einer Quelle in die Umwelt abgegeben wird.

Word origin

German adopted Emission from Latin emissio, the noun related to emittere, which combines the idea of sending with the outward prefix e-.

Usage tips

  • Emission refers to what leaves a source, while Immission refers to what arrives at a receptor or location after dispersion.

Other meanings

  • dischargenoun
  • releasenoun

Opposites

  • Absorptionabsorptionnoun
  • Sequestrierungsequestrationnoun

Related words

  • Emissionshandelemissions tradingnoun
  • emissionsarmlow-emissionadjective
  • Emissionsprofilemissions profilenoun

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