emission
/ɪˈmɪʃn/
e · mis · sion
ɪ · ˈmɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. release of gas, light, etc.
Significado en Español
emisión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự phát thải, sự phát xạ
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Example Sentence
Car emissions cause pollution.
汽车排放造成污染。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e(out)+miss(send)+ion(noun suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “emission”:
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A
production
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B
reception
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C
injection
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D
conclusion
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A — production.
“emission” means n. release of gas, light, etc.
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Factories must reduce the ______ of harmful gases into the air.
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A
emission
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B
absorption
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C
storage
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D
silence
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A — emission.
“emission” means n. release of gas, light, etc.
Common questions about “emission”
What does “emission” mean?
emission — n. release of gas, light, etc.. In Chinese: 排放，发射.
How do you pronounce “emission”?
emission is pronounced /ɪˈmɪʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: e · mis · sion.
How do you use “emission” in a sentence?
Car emissions cause pollution. (汽车排放造成污染。)
What are synonyms for “emission”?
discharge, release — all close in meaning to emission (n. release of gas, light, etc.).
Is “emission” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. emission appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “emission”?
e(out)+miss(send)+ion(noun suffix)
