Betekenis van emission In het Nederlands

• 0 the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.:

  • Bioluminescence is the emission of light from living organisms.

  • Excess infrared emission was detected around six of these stars.

  • He uses a night observation device that picks up heat emissions.

  • There is a risk of accidents with large emissions of radioisotopes into the biosphere.

  • Reducing the consumption of energy and increasing its efficient use would help control emissions.

  • These health risks are caused by vehicle emissions.

  • The agreement aimed to half the emissions rate in 50 years.

• 1 an amount of something, especially a gas that harms the environment, that is sent out into the air:

  • emissions of sth The bill is intended to lower emissions of greenhouse gases.

  • cut/reduce/limit emissions Many countries are reluctant to cut emissions if it means sacrificing economic growth.

  • emission cuts/reductions/control

  • California's emissions standards would cut global warming emissions nearly 30% by year 2016.

• 2 the act of sending gas, heat, light, etc. out into the air:

  • Hybrid vehicles reduce the emission of pollutants by about 20%.