emission

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
  2. noun a substance that is emitted or released
  3. noun the release of electrons from parent atoms

Etymology

First attested in 1607. From Middle French émission, from Latin ēmissiō (“sending forth”), from ēmittō (“send out”), from ex (“from, out of”) + mittō (“send”).

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emanation

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