Das Emissionsniveau
Example: Das Emissionsniveau der Fabrik muss dringend gesenkt werden.
Definition
"Das Emissionsniveau" refers to the level or amount of pollutants or emissions released into the environment by a source, such as a factory, vehicle, or process. It indicates how much harmful substances are emitted and is often used to assess environmental impact and pollution control.
Etymology
The term "das Emissionsniveau" is a compound German noun. "Emission" comes from Latin 'emissio,' meaning 'a sending out,' while "Niveau" is borrowed from French, meaning 'level.' Together, "das Emissionsniveau" literally means 'the level of emissions,' reflecting its environmental context. Did you know that "Niveau" entered German to describe levels or standards, especially in technical and scientific fields?
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"Das Emissionsniveau" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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