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emitting

/ɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

emittinggerund / present participle

/ɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

Used adjectivally to describe something that emits.

Translations

émettant

The emitting device was tested in the laboratory.

Le dispositif émettant a été testé dans le laboratoire.

Definitions

That emits; releasing or giving off something such as light, heat, gas, or radiation.

Light-emitting diodes are efficient sources of illumination.

Synonyms

giving off

sending out

emittingnoun

emittings

Gerund meaning the act or process of emitting.

Translations

émissionPhysique, technique.

The emitting of radio waves was detected by the telescope.

L’émission d’ondes radio a été détectée par le télescope.

Definitions

The act or process of emitting.

The emitting of radio waves was detected by the telescope.

Synonyms

emitverb

emitting

ing-form

emitted

Past Simple

emitted

Past Participle

emitting

ing-form

/ɪˈmɪt/

Translations

émettre

The factory emits a lot of smoke into the air.

L'usine émet beaucoup de fumée dans l'air.

Additional translations

dégagerSurtout pour une substance, une odeur, de la chaleur ou de la lumière.

Definitions

To send out or give off (a sound, light, heat, etc.).

The factory emits a lot of smoke into the air.

To express or utter (a sound or statement).

She emitted a sigh of relief when she heard the good news.

To issue or put into circulation (something such as currency, securities, or an official document).

The treasury plans to emit new bonds to fund infrastructure projects.

Synonyms

send out

give off

Antonyms