Synonyms for
Emissions
Definition
Emissions are substances that are released into the air, like gases or smoke.
Synonyms & similar words
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Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- greenhouse gas emissions
- carbon emissions
- air emissions
- vehicle emissions
- reduce emissions
- emission standards
- emission control
- emission levels
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used in scientific and environmental contexts to refer to substances released into the atmosphere. Avoid using informally for general 'output'.
Example sentences
- The car's emissions were checked during the inspection.
- The factory had to reduce its emissions to comply with environmental regulations.
- The city's air quality was affected by the high levels of emissions from traffic.
- The emissions from the power plant caused health problems for nearby residents.
- The company was fined for exceeding the allowed emissions levels.
Quotes
'The world is changing, and we have to change with it. The automobile industry is changing. The emissions standards are changing. We have to keep up, and that's what we're doing.' - Mary Barra
'The environmental problems of developing countries are not the side effects of excessive industrialisation but reflect the inadequacy of development. They are the result of the exploitation of the poor, and their air and water, as cheap commodities.' - Indira Gandhi
'The biggest challenge we face is shifting human behavior, not saving the planet. We already have everything we need to do that: solar energy, wind energy, conservation, efficiency, electric cars, unprecedented innovation, and a growing movement of people who care about our future. The challenge is to convince a critical mass of people to change their behavior and beliefs. And that is a human problem, not an environmental one.' - David Suzuki