Die Emission
Example: Die Emission von Abgasen muss dringend reduziert werden.
Definition
"Die Emission" refers to the release or discharge of substances, especially gases or pollutants, into the environment. It is commonly used in environmental contexts to describe the output of harmful materials, such as exhaust fumes, that need to be controlled or reduced.
Etymology
The word "die Emission" comes from the Latin 'emissio,' meaning 'a sending out.' It entered German through scientific and technical language, referring originally to the act of sending out or emitting something. Did you know? The term is also used in finance, but in environmental contexts, it specifically relates to releasing substances into the air or water.
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"Die Emission" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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