Emission meaning

What does “emission” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“emission” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of emitting; causing to flow forth.

emission

the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
Synonymsemanation
a substance that is emitted or released
Synonymsdischarge
the release of electrons from parent atoms
any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
“the discharge of pus”
Synonymsdischarge expelling
the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University