To emit means to give off something. In science, we often use the word emit to describe how things release substances into the environment. For example, cars emit exhaust fumes, which contain harmful gases like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. Power plants emit smoke, which contains pollutants like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter.
A light bulb emits light.
Noun: emission.
Adjective: emissive.
Verb: to emit, discharge, release.
Synonyms: produce, give off, emanate, radiate.
Antonyms: absorb, take in, ingest.
The word "emit" comes from the Latin word emittere, which means "to send out". The word emittere is made up of two Latin words: e (out) and mittere (to send).
Write a sentence which uses the word emit.
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