word
sequester
sih-KWES-ter
sɪˈkwɛstərListen
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Syllable breakdown
sequester
Dictionary meaning
In environmental science, to remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Examples
- Forests naturally sequester carbon, making reforestation a key climate strategy.
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