word
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Carbon Neutral
KAR-bun NYOO-trul
/ˈkɑːrbən ˈnjuːtrəl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Carbonneutral
Dictionary meaning
Having no net release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Examples
- The company pledges to be carbon neutral by 2030 through offsets and efficiency.
Pronunciation tips
Two words. 'Carbon': stress on first syllable. 'Neutral': stress on first syllable.
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