How do you pronounce carbon sequestration?

carbon sequestration is pronounced as ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən.

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carbon sequestration

🌱carbon sequestration

noun

ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon footprint carbon-neutral

carbon sequestration synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

Meaning

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

The process of storing carbon in a carbon pool.

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change.

Example Sentences

Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.

Forests contribute to carbon sequestration by storing CO2.

Trees play a vital role in carbon sequestration by absorbing CO₂.

Synonyms

carbon storage, emission reduction, greenhouse gas absorption, carbon capture, CO₂ capture, carbon retention

Entry 1

carbon storage, emission reduction, greenhouse gas absorption

Entry 2

carbon storage, carbon capture

Entry 3

carbon storage, CO₂ capture, carbon retention

Antonyms

carbon emission, pollution, fossil fuel burning, carbon release, air pollution, greenhouse effect

Entry 1

carbon emission, pollution, fossil fuel burning

Entry 2

carbon release, carbon emission

Entry 3

carbon emission, air pollution, greenhouse effect

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