| Definition: | direct or indirect release from a product or process into the environment
EXAMPLE The release could include one or more substances, heat, light, sound, electromagnetic fields, etc.
Note 1 to entry: The term “emission” is also used for the radio waves or signals produced (see IEV 161-01-09), for the production of any waves or particles (see IEV 702-02-03), for a process in radiocommunication (see IEV 702-02-05), for a programme in broadcasting, and as a synonym for transmission in broadcasting.
Note 2 to entry: In French, the term “émission” is also used for the concept represented by the English term “sending” of a signal.
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