low-emission
|low/e/mis/sion|
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/loʊ ɪˈmɪʃən/
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/ləʊ ɪˈmɪʃən/
minimal pollutants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'low-emission' originates from the combination of 'low,' meaning 'not high or tall,' and 'emission,' which comes from Latin 'emissionem,' meaning 'a sending out.'
Historical Evolution
'Emission' changed from the Latin word 'emissionem' and eventually became the modern English word 'emission.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'emission' meant 'a sending out,' but over time it evolved to refer specifically to the release of substances, especially pollutants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
producing a relatively small amount of emissions, especially pollutants or greenhouse gases.
The company is committed to manufacturing low-emission vehicles.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 18:41