Emittent

/ɪˈmɪtənt/ adjective

Definition

Emitting or serving to emit; giving off or sending out.

Etymology

From Latin emittens, the present participle of emittere (to send out), used directly as an English adjective.

Kelly Says

This is a word borrowed directly from Latin's present participle form—it's very rare in English because we prefer 'emitting' or 'emissive,' but it shows up occasionally in highly technical or philosophical texts.

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