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carbon emissionthe 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
💡 Concept

the release of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds into the atmosphere, especially as a result of burning fossil fuels

Carbon emission reduction mission begins with government permission!
🎵 Rhyme

Carbon emission reduction mission begins with government permission!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːrbən ɪˈmɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɑːbən ɪˈmɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootcarb-
Suffix--on

🎵Rhyme

missionpermissiontransmissionsubmission
mission
permission
transmission
submission

🔗Collocations

reduce carbon emission
carbon emission trading
zero carbon emission
carbon emission standards
monitor carbon emission
carbon emission footprint
limit carbon emission

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

carbon footprintgreenhouse gas emissionCO2 releasecarbon output

Antonyms

carbon absorptioncarbon sequestrationcarbon capture

Related

global warmingclimate changefossil fuelsrenewable energysustainability

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