Meaning of the word emitter in English

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emitter

US /ɪˈmɪt̬.ɚ/
UK /ɪˈmɪt̬.ɚ/

Noun

1.

something that emits (= sends out) light, a noise, or a substance, especially the gas carbon dioxide:

Example:
SUVs remain, on average, higher emitters than passenger cars.
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