emitted; emitting
1
a
: to throw or give off or out
emit light/heat
b
: to send out : eject
2
a
: to issue with authority
especially
: to put (something, such as money) into circulation
b
obsolete
: publish
3
: to give utterance or voice to
emitted a groan
emitter
noun
Examples of emit in a Sentence
The telescope can detect light emitted by distant galaxies.
chimneys emitting thick, black smoke
The brakes emitted a loud squeal.
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The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Developed by Cellular Tracking Technologies and Cape May Point Arts & Science Center in New Jersey, the tags are powered by miniature solar panels and emit radio pings every three seconds, transmitting data such as location, battery level and time.
—Olivia Maule, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
Robots may not be pouring concrete yet, but biological chemistry just might, thanks to a new material that captures carbon instead of emitting it.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
For Cleaning Your Cutting Board When used often, cutting boards can begin to wear out over time and may even start to emit an odor.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Developed by Cellular Tracking Technologies and Cape May Point Arts & Science Center in New Jersey, the tags are powered by miniature solar panels and emit radio pings every three seconds, transmitting data such as location, battery level and time.
—Olivia Maule, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
Robots may not be pouring concrete yet, but biological chemistry just might, thanks to a new material that captures carbon instead of emitting it.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
For Cleaning Your Cutting Board When used often, cutting boards can begin to wear out over time and may even start to emit an odor.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emit
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emit. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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