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emission

[/ɪˈmɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: emissions
emissão
1. The act of producing and discharging something, especially gas or radiation, into the air or environment
The factory was fined for excessive carbon dioxide emissions.
A fábrica foi multada por emissões excessivas de dióxido de carbono.
2. The discharge or release of something such as light, heat, or sound
The emission of light from the star was detected by the telescope.
A emissão de luz da estrela foi detectada pelo telescópio.
3. The broadcasting or transmission of a program or signal
The emission of the live broadcast was interrupted by technical difficulties.
A emissão da transmissão ao vivo foi interrompida por dificuldades técnicas.
4. The issue or putting into circulation, especially of currency or securities
The government approved the emission of new bonds.
O governo aprovou a emissão de novos títulos.
Synonyms
dischargereleasetransmissionbroadcastissuance
Antonyms
absorptionreceptionretention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emissão
Standard usage across Brazil for all contexts
Portugal
emissão
Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese
General
descarga
Alternative term specifically for discharge/release context

Related Idioms & Phrases

emission standards - regulamentações de emissão
zero emission - emissão zero
emissions trading - comércio de emissões
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