What does "low-emission" mean?

Producing fewer pollutants to be emitted into the atmosphere.

What is a synonym for "low-emission"?

Common synonyms include: low carbon product, reduce environmental output.

Low-emission

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective

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Producing fewer pollutants to be emitted into the atmosphere.
"a low-emission fuel or vehicle"

Synonyms

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low carbon product reduce environmental output

Antonyms

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fossil fuel heater

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"The fleet had been ordered speculatively by Beacon Rail, and intended as heavy shunting and trip locomotives, as well as a viable low-emission replacement for the elderly Class 08/09 'BR Standard large shunter' which dates from the 1950s and 1960s."

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