- plural of emission.
emissions
Example Sentences
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Metal mining is energy-intensive, and conventional estimates for its carbon footprint attribute most of its emissions to heavy equipment on-site, as well as diesel transport required to haul ore away.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the past year New Zealand had introduced several policies the report said would reduce emissions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The team is now testing whether a fast-dissolving mineral called olivine could be used to neutralize the acidic runoff without releasing carbon, potentially cutting emissions drastically.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Giant heat pumps, electric vehicles, and new fuel efficient planes are being ordered by an airport introducing major changes to cut its carbon emissions.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
McMillan was closing in on the elusive new transuranic by watching for alpha emissions in 93’s decay products.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
