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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bell peppers, onions, potatoes, and fresh rosemary emit a heavenly smell while cooking on the stove.
—
Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Heavy duty trucks, for example, emit lots of nitrogen oxides while cars emit almost none; conversely, cars emit lots of CO2, while heavy duty trucks don’t.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
The space agency says that when the moon covers the sun, the corona emits electromagnetic radiation.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Does an eclipse emit special radiation that can instantly blind you?
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 8 Apr. 2024
When Neutron Stars Collide But supernovae aren’t the only events that emit gamma rays.
—Chris Impey, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
Viewers will be able to glimpse the sun’s corona, its ultra-hot outer atmosphere, which emits a glow that can be seen around the moon.
—Elisa Raffa, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Ultrasonic: Ultrasonic humidifiers use ultrasonic vibrations to emit mist.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Plumes continued for months or years at 60 percent of emitting sites, per the statement.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Heavy duty trucks, for example, emit lots of nitrogen oxides while cars emit almost none; conversely, cars emit lots of CO2, while heavy duty trucks don’t.
—Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
The space agency says that when the moon covers the sun, the corona emits electromagnetic radiation.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Does an eclipse emit special radiation that can instantly blind you?
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 8 Apr. 2024
When Neutron Stars Collide But supernovae aren’t the only events that emit gamma rays.
—Chris Impey, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
Viewers will be able to glimpse the sun’s corona, its ultra-hot outer atmosphere, which emits a glow that can be seen around the moon.
—Elisa Raffa, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Ultrasonic: Ultrasonic humidifiers use ultrasonic vibrations to emit mist.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Plumes continued for months or years at 60 percent of emitting sites, per the statement.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emit. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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