Emitting Meaning in English
word · lemma: emit
ɪˈmɪtɪŋ
ee-MIT-ing
ɪmˈɪtɪŋ
im-IT-ing
Definition
Sending out light, sound, heat, gas, or another substance or quality.
Usage & Nuances
Common in science or technical discussion: 'emitting light', 'emitting smoke'. Usually refers to something producing or sending something outward. Not used for people sending emails or objects physically moving (use 'send').
Spanish: emitiendo - desprendiendoPortuguese (BR): emitindo - liberandoPortuguese (PT): emitindo - libertandoChinese (Simplified): 发出 - 发射Chinese (Traditional): 發出 - 發射Hindi: निकलना - उत्सर्जित करनाArabic: منبعث - مطلقBengali: উৎসারিত করছে - নির্গত করছেRussian: излучает - испускает - выделяетJapanese: 放出している - 発しているVietnamese: phát ra - tỏa raKorean: 방출하고 있다 - 내뿜고 있다Turkish: yayıyor - salıyorUrdu: خارج کر رہا ہے - نکال رہا ہےIndonesian: memancarkan - mengeluarkan
Example Sentences
The lamp is emitting a bright light.
basic
The factory is emitting a lot of smoke.
basic
The radio is emitting a strange sound.
basic
Why is the oven emitting such a burning smell?
natural
Some plants are emitting pollen this time of year.
natural
The old TV keeps emitting a high-pitched beep.
natural