emitted; emitting
1
a
: to throw or give off or out
emit light/heat
b
: to send out : eject
2
a
: to issue with authority
especially
: to put (something, such as money) into circulation
b
obsolete
: publish
3
: to give utterance or voice to
emitted a groan
emitter
noun
Examples of emit in a Sentence
The telescope can detect light emitted by distant galaxies.
chimneys emitting thick, black smoke
The brakes emitted a loud squeal.
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It’s funded by businesses buying permits to emit greenhouse gases and is horrendously complex.
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
The great benefit of hydrogen is that it can be used to generate electricity and heat without emitting carbon dioxide.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2025
That ring emits a magnetic field, which affects the electrical resistance of four magnetoresistive sensors that are woven into a polyester sleeve.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
For Cleaning Your Cutting Board When used often, cutting boards can begin to wear out over time and may even start to emit an odor.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
The great benefit of hydrogen is that it can be used to generate electricity and heat without emitting carbon dioxide.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2025
That ring emits a magnetic field, which affects the electrical resistance of four magnetoresistive sensors that are woven into a polyester sleeve.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
For Cleaning Your Cutting Board When used often, cutting boards can begin to wear out over time and may even start to emit an odor.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emit
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emit. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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