emissions
n. C / Un. the gases or other substances that are sent out into the air from things like cars, factories, or fires. You usually hear this word when people talk about pollution and climate change.
n. the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere. Frequently used in the plural to refer to pollutants released by industrial processes or internal combustion engines.
The new car produces very low carbon emissions.
Many countries are passing laws to reduce carbon emissions from coal power plants to fight global warming.
Strict regulatory frameworks aim to curb the volume of toxic emissions released by chemical manufacturing facilities located near residential zones.
Commonly used in the plural ('emissions') when referring to environmental pollutants; the singular form often refers to the physical act of discharging.