emitters
noun/ɪˈmɪtərz/
Frequency rank: #17,095 most common English word
Meaning
sources or devices that release or discharge something (such as light, heat, or gases) into the environment.
Example sentence
Scientists are working to reduce greenhouse gas emitters in urban areas.
Synonyms & related words
- sources
- producers
- generators
- dischargers
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