单词 | low emission |
释义 | > as lemmaslow emission low emission adj. and n. (also low emissions) (a) adj. (esp. with reference to vehicles or industrial processes) involving or requiring the emission of very few pollutants; (b) n. emission of few pollutants; cf. zero-emission n. and adj. at zero n. and adj. Compounds 2.ⓘEmissions are typically products of combustion, and may be gaseous or in particulate form. In the context of global warming, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are often implied. ΚΠ 1967 N.Y. Times 10 Apr. 50/3 (advt.) We believe that a low-emission car..can and will be demonstrated soon. 1968 Science 5 July 27/3 Low emission is not an option with steam power,..it is built in. 1983 Economist 25 June 52 (advt.) In every area of technology, this E³ engine is a model of innovation. For example:..a low emissions combustor. 1997 Sierra Nov. 1 (advt.) Recently, Honda brought its advanced Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) technology to everyone in America. 2007 N. Rosen How to live Off-grid viii. 333 Although propane is a fossil fuel, it burns cleaner than standard fuels, with relatively low emissions of greenhouse gases. 2021 Financial Times 30 Apr. 4 The law will strengthen low-emission zones for cars and aims to reduce Paris air pollution by 40 per cent in four years. < as lemmas |
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