carbon emission — the release of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds into the atmosphere, especially as a result of burning fossil fuels
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the release of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds into the atmosphere, especially as a result of burning fossil fuels
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːrbən ɪˈmɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My old car's carbon emission is so high, even the trees are filing a complaint.
- The company pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emission by 2030.
- His carbon emission from eating beans all week could power a small village.
carbon emission
NOUN[/ˈkɑːrbən ɪˈmɪʃən/]
the release of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds into the atmosphere, especially as a result of burning fossil fuels
the release of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds into the atmosphere, especially as a result of burning fossil fuels
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Carbon derives from Latin 'carbo' meaning coal or charcoal, while emission comes from Latin 'emittere' meaning to send out or discharge. The compound term 'carbon emission' emerged as a modern environmental concept following the Industrial Revolution, referring to the release of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds into the atmosphere.
Breakdown
carbon (Latin carbo: coal/charcoal, element) + emission (Latin emittere: e- out + mittere to send). The phrase combines the element name with the process of atmospheric discharge.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My old car's carbon emission is so high, even the trees are filing a complaint.”
“The company pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emission by 2030.”
“His carbon emission from eating beans all week could power a small village.”
“Scientists are developing new technologies to capture carbon emission from power plants.”
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