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
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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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Rocket launches are known to emit considerable planet-warming carbon dioxide, along with black carbon, methane and other pollutants.
—
Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The collisions of compact astrophysical objects such as black holes and neutron stars emit strong gravitational waves.
—Gaurav Khanna, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2024
This woven outdoor lantern has a water-resistant finish, includes LED bulbs that emit a warm glow, and is available in three sizes: 8, 12, and 16 inches tall.
—Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 24 May 2024
According to Sweeney, her jets emitted 1,200 tons of CO2, or 83 times the amount of the average American.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 22 May 2024
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The collisions of compact astrophysical objects such as black holes and neutron stars emit strong gravitational waves.
—Gaurav Khanna, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2024
This woven outdoor lantern has a water-resistant finish, includes LED bulbs that emit a warm glow, and is available in three sizes: 8, 12, and 16 inches tall.
—Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 24 May 2024
According to Sweeney, her jets emitted 1,200 tons of CO2, or 83 times the amount of the average American.
—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 22 May 2024
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emit. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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