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release, emission, discharge
The act of releasing or emitting something such as gas, energy, heat, or stored goods into the environment or market.
熱を放出する。
To release heat.
工場から有害ガスが放出された。
Harmful gas was released from the factory.
政府は備蓄石油の放出を決定した。
The government decided to release its stockpiled oil reserves.
USAGE:
Used as both a noun and a suru verb. Covers both physical emissions (heat, gas, radiation) and the release of stored resources (oil reserves, surplus goods) into the market. Common in scientific, environmental, and economic reporting.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 放出する: to release, to emit
- ガスを放出する: to emit gas
- 熱を放出する: to release heat
- 備蓄の放出: release of stockpiles
- 放射性物質の放出: release of radioactive materials
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 排出: emission, discharge (often negative: pollution, exhaust)
- 放射: radiation, emission (specifically of rays or radiation)
Related Words
Contrast:
排出 (emission (pollution))