emitted; emitting
1
a
: to throw or give off or out
emit light/heat
b
: to send out : eject
2
a
: to issue with authority
especially
: to put (something, such as money) into circulation
b
obsolete
: publish
3
: to give utterance or voice to
emitted a groan
emitter
noun
Synonyms
Examples of emit in a Sentence
The telescope can detect light emitted by distant galaxies.
chimneys emitting thick, black smoke
The brakes emitted a loud squeal.
Recent Examples on the Web
For those who prefer to grind gravel and bound over boulders while surrounded by luxurious napa leather — and can’t imagine emitting even a single molecule of carbon dioxide while doing so — the fully electric Mercedes G-Wagen is for you.
—
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
The process is different than carbon capture, which involves capturing CO2 at the source where it is emitted.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
And, while a natural gas plant should technically emit less than its coal fired equivalent, building new gas infrastructure risks locking the fossil fuel into the energy mix for decades to come.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Apr. 2024
With features that deliver sophisticated care to every strand, this section elucidates the dryer's ability to emit negative ions and maintain consistent temperature control.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
These chemicals are also emitted by the Baytown facility, according to its emissions data.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 16 Apr. 2024
Bell peppers, onions, potatoes, and fresh rosemary emit a heavenly smell while cooking on the stove.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Heavy duty trucks, for example, emit lots of nitrogen oxides while cars emit almost none; conversely, cars emit lots of CO2, while heavy duty trucks don’t.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
The space agency says that when the moon covers the sun, the corona emits electromagnetic radiation.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
The process is different than carbon capture, which involves capturing CO2 at the source where it is emitted.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
And, while a natural gas plant should technically emit less than its coal fired equivalent, building new gas infrastructure risks locking the fossil fuel into the energy mix for decades to come.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Apr. 2024
With features that deliver sophisticated care to every strand, this section elucidates the dryer's ability to emit negative ions and maintain consistent temperature control.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
These chemicals are also emitted by the Baytown facility, according to its emissions data.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 16 Apr. 2024
Bell peppers, onions, potatoes, and fresh rosemary emit a heavenly smell while cooking on the stove.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Heavy duty trucks, for example, emit lots of nitrogen oxides while cars emit almost none; conversely, cars emit lots of CO2, while heavy duty trucks don’t.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
The space agency says that when the moon covers the sun, the corona emits electromagnetic radiation.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emit. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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