El nivel de emisiones
Example: El nivel de emisiones contaminantes ha disminuido este año.
Definition
"El nivel de emisiones" refers to the amount or concentration of pollutants released into the environment, especially into the air, water, or soil. It measures how much harmful substances, such as gases or particles, are emitted by vehicles, factories, or other sources.
Etymology
The phrase "el nivel de emisiones" comes from Spanish, where "nivel" means level or degree, and "emisiones" is the plural of "emisión," meaning emission or release. "Emisión" derives from the Latin "emissio," which means sending out or letting go. Did you know? The term reflects concern about environmental impacts, especially pollution, which became more prominent in the 20th century.
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"El nivel de emisiones" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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