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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To address these challenges, Xia’s team developed the photonic engine powered by lasers that can transfer large amounts of data over long distances by emitting high-quality white light–qualities that place it at the forefront of laser lighting technologies.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Usually that happens when the insulation of an underground electrical cable, corroded by road salt, starts to smolder, emitting toxic gases, and then a spark sets them off, sending the cover sky-high.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Moreover, many insects have been observed fluttering around ultraviolet lamps and other light sources that emit low quantities of heat, as well as seeking out light sources when the ambient temperature is high, contradicting the premise of the thermal radiation theory.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Rice paddies emit methane and nitrous oxide from wet or flooded soils.
—Hanqin Tian, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Usually that happens when the insulation of an underground electrical cable, corroded by road salt, starts to smolder, emitting toxic gases, and then a spark sets them off, sending the cover sky-high.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Moreover, many insects have been observed fluttering around ultraviolet lamps and other light sources that emit low quantities of heat, as well as seeking out light sources when the ambient temperature is high, contradicting the premise of the thermal radiation theory.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
Rice paddies emit methane and nitrous oxide from wet or flooded soils.
—Hanqin Tian, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emit. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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