English / word
carbon sequestration
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide over long periods.
In context
01
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
02
Forests contribute to carbon sequestration by storing CO2.
Synonyms
carbon capture,carbon storage,carbon retention
Antonyms
carbon emission,carbon release,greenhouse gas emission
Collocations
soil carbon sequestration,forest carbon sequestration,rate of carbon sequestration