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mit
Third Person
emits
Present Participle
emitting
Past Tense
emitted
Past Participle
emitted
1
to release gases or odors into the air
transitive
- The factory chimney emits smoke into the air, affecting the local air quality.
- Cars equipped with catalytic converters emit fewer harmful gases than older models.
- The flowers emit a pleasant fragrance, filling the garden with a sweet scent.
- Industrial processes can emit various pollutants if not properly regulated.
- Composting organic waste may emit a distinct earthy odor during the decomposition process.
2
to release heat, light, sound, radiation, etc.
transitive
- The campfire emitted a warm glow, providing light and heat to the surrounding area.
- The speaker emitted a loud sound as she tested the microphone before the presentation.
- The nuclear reactor emits radiation as a byproduct of the fission process.
- The fire alarm emitted a loud, piercing sound, alerting occupants to evacuate the building.
- The ultrasonic cleaner emits high-frequency sound waves to agitate and remove dirt from surfaces.
Antonyms:
3
to give voice or expression to something, such as an emotion
transitive
- The baby emitted a series of joyful giggles as she played with her toys.
- She emitted a loud cry for help when she realized she was locked out of her apartment.
- The actor emitted a chilling scream in the horror movie, sending shivers down the audience's spines.
- Frustrated with the heavy traffic, he emitted a groan.