word
carbon sequestration
KAR-bun sek-wes-TRAY-shun
ˈkɑːrbən ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
carbonsequestration
Dictionary meaning
The capture and long-term storage of carbon dioxide in plants, soils, oceans, or engineered systems.
History and origin
Climate science terminology.
Examples
- Peatlands play a major role in carbon sequestration.
Common mispronunciations
see-kwess-TRAY-shun
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