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noun
The natural removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by the soil and plants.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
Synonyms: biosequestration
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sequestration
noun
Any of several processes for the removal of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in an effort to mitigate global warming.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: climate change
Synonyms: carbon capture, CC, CCS, CCU, CCUS
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sequestration
History
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Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
