De emissie
Example: De emissie van schadelijke gassen moet worden verminderd.
Definition
"De emissie" refers to the release or discharge of substances, especially harmful gases or pollutants, into the environment. It is commonly used in environmental contexts to describe the output of emissions that impact air quality and contribute to pollution.
Etymology
The word "de emissie" comes from the Latin word 'emissio,' meaning 'a sending out.' It entered Dutch through scientific and technical language, reflecting the process of releasing substances into the environment. Did you know? The term is closely related to the English word 'emission,' both sharing the same Latin root.
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"De emissie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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