Emissions
/ɪˈmɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Gases or pollutants released into the air, often regulated by environmental law.
The factory was fined for exceeding the legal limits on carbon emissions.
Forms
- emissions
- emission
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Commentary
The term 'emissions' typically appears in plural form in environmental statutes and regulations, describing regulated substances released into the atmosphere.
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