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emission
1. energy, in the form of heat, light, radio waves, etc., emitted from a source
2. a measure of the number of electrons emitted by a cathode or electron gun
3. Physiol any bodily discharge, esp an involuntary release of semen during sleep
emission [i′mish·ən]
(electromagnetism)
Any radiation of energy by means of electromagnetic waves, as from a radio transmitter.
(meteorology)
A natural or anthropogenic discharge of particulate, gaseous, or soluble waste material or pollution into the air.
emission
The radiation of energy (for example, electromagnetic, heat, light, or sound).
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