emitting

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A major obstacle comes from classical optics, which suggests that shrinking efficient light emitting pixels down to the scale of the light's own wavelength should not work.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Indonesian villager Supriyanto is visibly frustrated as he discusses the sprawling coal power plant emitting white plumes of smoke over his small fishing community.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

In theory, replacing natural gas with hydrogen can help gas utilities cut emissions while still investing in pipelines, because hydrogen can be produced and burned without emitting greenhouse gases.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Venezuela’s oil fields are heavily emitting in part because they contain large quantities of gas that must be burned off, or flared, because the facilities don’t exist to bring it to market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Through the tall window I could see, across the courtyard, the chimney looming high above, steadily emitting black smoke.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang