Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

emit-gas

verb
/ɪˈmɪt/ – /ɡæs/
Definition
To release or discharge gas into the environment.
Examples
  • The factory began to emit gas during the production process.
  • Cars emit gas as they operate, contributing to air pollution.
  • Volcanoes can emit gas during eruptions, affecting air quality.
Meaning
When something emits gas, it produces and sends out a type of gas, usually as a result of a chemical process or burning.
Synonyms
  • release
  • discharge
  • expel
  • exhale
  • vent