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emissive

Syllabification: (e·mis·sive)
Pronunciation: /iˈmisiv/
Definition of emissive

adjective

technical
  • having the power to radiate something, especially light, heat, or radiation.

Derivatives

emissivity

Pronunciation: /ˌeməˈsivitē, ˌēmə-/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century (in the sense 'that is emitted'): from Latin emiss- 'emitted, sent out' (from the verb emittere) + -ive

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