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Emission

emission

German grammar
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Meaning of Emission

Deutsch

das Abgeben von Gasen oder Schadstoffen in die Luft

English

the release of gas or other substances into the air

emission

Pronunciation

German
/emiˈsi̯oːn/

Emission with English translation

Emission usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Fabrik senkt ihre Emissionen.

The factory is cutting its emissions.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Neue Autos haben oft weniger Emissionen.

New cars often have lower emissions.

Emission synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Emission, Ausstoß, Abgabe, Ausstrahlung, Freisetzung, Austritt, and Ausgasung

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Ausstoß

General term for the release or discharge of substances, especially gases, smoke, or pollutants.

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Abgabe

More often means giving off, handing over, or releasing something; in the sense of emission it is more technical or official.

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Ausstrahlung

Usually means radiation or the emission of light, heat, or energy; it can also mean personal charisma, but that is not the main sense here.

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Freisetzung

Emphasizes the process of releasing a substance from a bound state, container, or system; often used in scientific contexts.

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Austritt

Literally means escaping or coming out from inside; often used when a substance exits through a hole or defect.

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Abstrahlung

Usually refers to the emission of energy, heat, or waves; especially from devices, objects, or bodies.

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Aussendung

Emphasizes sending out or radiating outward; often used in formal, technical, or media-related language.

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Emittierung

A very technical and formal word, almost always used in scientific, environmental, or legal contexts.

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Advanced: broader words

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Ausgasung

A technical term for the release of gas from a material, liquid, or surface.

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Questions about this word

What does Emission mean?

the release of gas or other substances into the air

How do you pronounce Emission?

Emission is pronounced [emiˈsi̯oːn].

How is Emission used in a sentence?

The factory is cutting its emissions. Translation: Die Fabrik senkt ihre Emissionen.

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