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Emission

/ɪˈmɪʃən/
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(noun) Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.

Positron Emission Tomography uses a radioactive tracer to visualize metabolic activity within the human body.
Filters stop emission of gas into the atmosphere.
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New regulations aim to drastically reduce the harmful ____ of industrial pollutants.

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