emit

/ɪmˈɪt/

/ɪˈmɪt/

to emit

MAIN VERB

expel (gases or odors)

synonyms : breathe

to release heat, light, sound, radiation, etc.

synonyms : give off

antonyms : absorb

express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

synonyms : let loose

Examples

1. Incinerators still emit harmful pollutants, especially in countries with lax environmental regulations.

2. But really energetic phenomena, like star and galaxy formation, emit really energetic light, like x-rays.

3. Even the telescope itself emits too much heat.

4. Altogether, building and construction sectors emit nearly 40% of all energy-related CO2 emissions.