🌱carbon sequestration

noun
ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

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
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carbon emission, pollution, fossil fuel burning
Entry 2
carbon release, carbon emission
Entry 3
carbon emission, air pollution, greenhouse effect

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