English / word

sequester

verb C1

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To isolate, remove, or trap a substance, especially greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

In context

Coastal wetlands have a remarkable capacity to sequester atmospheric carbon.

The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.

Synonyms

isolate,segregate,trap

Antonyms

release,emit,discharge

Collocations

sequester carbon,sequester funds,safely sequester

Past: sequestered · Past participle: sequestered · -ing: sequestering