emit (ɪˈmɪt
)
Definitions
verb
Word forms: emits, emitting, emitted
(tr) - to give or send forth; discharge ⇒
the pipe emitted a stream of water
- to give voice to; utter ⇒
she emitted a shrill scream
- physics to give off (radiation or particles)
- to put (currency) into circulation
Word Origin
C17: from Latin ēmittere to send out, from mittere to sendUsage examples
An equally bedraggled set of cardboard pirates bounced up along the shore, and the ship's loudspeakers began to emit battle sounds.
, The Mystery of the Purple Pirate (1993)Virtually all the matter in the Universe is dark, i. e. it does not emit radiation that can be observed by astronomers.
New Scientist (2003)The twin exhaust outlets emit a pleasing snarl at high revs.
Australian News Misc (2004)Planted in window boxes they'll emit the most intoxicating scents on warm summer nights.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Workers dealing with materials which emit gamma radiation must be protected by lead and/ or concrete shielding.
, Science Basic Facts (1989)