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emissions

emissions

Meaning of emissions

gases released into air

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British English/ɪˈmɪʃənz/
American English/ən ɪˈmɪʃənz/
Russian transcription[ˈvɨbrosɨ]
emissions
emissions - выбросы
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emissions with Russian translation

emissions usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Инспекторы на заводе обнаружили, что выбросы в прошлом году были выше допустимого.

Factory inspectors found that emissions were higher than allowed last year.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Переход на общественный транспорт помог городу сократить выбросы и очистить воздух.

Switching to public transport helped the town cut its emissions and clean the air.

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emissions belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

emissionsвыбросы
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

emissions synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between emissions / exhaust / greenhouse gases / particulate matter / airborne pollutants / volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

🇬🇧English
emissions

General term for substances or energy released into the environment, often used for gases released to the air.

B2Very Often

Factory emissions have decreased since the new filters were installed.

Выбросы с завода уменьшились после установки новых фильтров.

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exhaust

Often refers specifically to gases emitted by engines or combustion processes (engine exhaust).

B2Often

The car's exhaust contains nitrogen oxides and particulates.

Выхлоп автомобиля содержит оксиды азота и частицы сажи.

🇬🇧English

Specific class of gases (e.g., CO2, CH4) that trap heat in the atmosphere; a subset of emissions relevant to climate change.

B2Often

Reducing greenhouse gases is essential to limit global warming.

Сокращение выбросов парниковых газов необходимо для ограничения глобального потепления.

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particulate matter

Specific term for solid or liquid particles suspended in air (e.g., PM2.5, PM10); a subset of emissions affecting health and air quality.

B2Often

High levels of particulate matter increase the risk of respiratory illness.

Высокий уровень твердых частиц увеличивает риск заболеваний дыхательных путей.

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airborne pollutants

Pollutants that are present in the air; emphasizes those contaminants transported through atmosphere.

B2Often

Airborne pollutants from the factory affected nearby schools.

Воздушные загрязнители с завода повлияли на расположенные рядом школы.

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volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Specific class of organic chemicals that evaporate easily and contribute to air pollution and health risks.

B2Often

Pain and solvent fumes release volatile organic compounds into the air.

Выходные газы от краски и растворителей выделяют летучие органические соединения в воздух.

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soot

Fine black particles produced by incomplete combustion (soot); a particular type of particulate emission.

B2Often

Chimney soot can contribute to indoor and outdoor air pollution.

Дымовая сажа от камина может способствовать загрязнению воздуха внутри и снаружи помещений.

🇬🇧English

Broader concept covering contamination of air, water, or soil; focuses on harmful change rather than just the act of releasing.

B2Very Often

Air pollution in the city has reached hazardous levels.

Загрязнение воздуха в городе достигло опасного уровня.

🇬🇧English

Often used for releasing liquids or wastes (e.g., wastewater discharge); can also mean release of gases but less common.

B2Often

The plant was fined for illegal discharge of polluted water into the river.

Завод был оштрафован за незаконный сброс загрязнённой воды в реку.

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pollutants

Refers to substances that cause contamination (agents), rather than the act or quantity of releasing them.

B2Often

The factory emits several toxic pollutants into the river.

Завод выбрасывает в реку несколько токсичных загрязнителей.

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contaminants

General term for substances that contaminate air, water, or soil; often used in regulatory and scientific contexts.

B2Often

The tests found chemical contaminants in the groundwater.

Тесты выявили химические загрязнители в подземных водах.

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emissions translation: выбросы. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce emissions

/ɪˈmɪʃənz/

emissions translation

выбросы

emissions examples

Factory inspectors found that emissions were higher than allowed last year.

emissions transcription

/ɪˈmɪʃənz/, /ən ɪˈmɪʃənz/

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emissions meaning: what does it mean?

gases released into air

emissions pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

emissions is pronounced as /ɪˈmɪʃənz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

emissions definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Factory inspectors found that emissions were higher than allowed last year. Translation: Инспекторы на заводе обнаружили, что выбросы в прошлом году были выше допустимого.

Is emissions part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

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Is emissions part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, emissions (выбросы) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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