Definition of EMISSION

emission

Meanings

Plural: emissions

Noun

  • the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
  • a substance that is emitted or released
  • the release of electrons from parent atoms
  • any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
  • the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)
  • Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.
  • The act of emitting; the act of sending forth or putting into circulation.
  • A show; a program.

Origin / 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”).

Scrabble Score: 10

emission is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
emission is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
emission is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

emission is a valid Words With Friends word