Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emit a chemical
verb phrase
/ɪˈmɪt ə ˈkɛmɪkəl/
Definition
To release or discharge a chemical substance into the environment.
Examples
- Factories can emit a chemical that may be harmful to the atmosphere.
- Volcanoes emit a chemical known as sulfur dioxide when they erupt.
- Plants emit a chemical that attracts pollinators like bees.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the action of producing and sending out a chemical, often as a result of a reaction or process.
Synonyms
- Discharge a chemical
- Release a chemical
- Exude a chemical
