emit
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The natural phenomenon is caused by bioluminescent plankton, tiny creatures floating in the sea that have the ability to emit light when disturbed by a predator or motion.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
“Stripper wells” like these contribute relatively little to the U.S. energy supply but emit vast amounts of methane, a highly potent greenhouse gas.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026
The scheme has heavy polluters pay for the greenhouse gases they emit, obliging them to buy allowances that are capped in number, sold in auctions and tradeable.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
They are especially valuable because they emit light in the second near infrared region, which can travel deep into biological tissue.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
And at their worst, they emit radiation that can make us sick.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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