decarbonization
gb/dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən/
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process
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Reducing carbon emissions
the process of changing an activity, industry, or economy so that it produces much less carbon pollution
Tipar de utilizare:
decarbonization of [a sector/economy/system]
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not confuse decarbonization with carbonization, which means adding carbon or turning something into carbon.
Sinonime
emissions reduction (broader and more general; may refer to any emissions, not only carbon-related ones)
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carbon reduction (simpler and less technical; often used in business or public communication)
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low-carbon transition (emphasizes the shift to low-carbon systems rather than the reduction process itself)
Antonime
carbonization (can mean adding carbon or producing carbon, not reducing carbon emissions)
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fossil-fuel dependence (the continued reliance on coal, oil, and gas rather than reducing carbon emissions)
Colocații
rapid decarbonization
|deep decarbonization
|global decarbonization
|economy-wide decarbonization
|industrial decarbonization
|energy decarbonization
|transport decarbonization
|decarbonization strategy
|decarbonization goals
|decarbonization pathway
Teme
climate_change
|energy
|environment
|policy
|business
Exemple
- The government says decarbonization of the power sector is central to its climate plan.
- Many companies are investing in electrification and renewable energy to accelerate decarbonization.
- Decarbonization will require cleaner electricity, more efficient buildings, and changes in transport.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Decarbonization means producing less carbon pollution.
- Solar and wind power can help with decarbonization.
Substantiv
technical
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process
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Removing carbon from materials
the removal of carbon from a material or substance
Tipar de utilizare:
decarbonization of [a material/substance]
Greșeală frecventă:
In general news and climate discussions, decarbonization usually means reducing emissions, not physically removing carbon from a material.
Sinonime
decarburization (more specifically used for removing carbon from metals, especially steel)
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carbon removal (more general; can also refer to removing carbon dioxide from the air)
Antonime
carbonization (the addition, formation, or deposition of carbon)
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carburization (the addition of carbon to a metal, especially steel)
Colocații
decarbonization of steel
|decarbonization of a metal
|surface decarbonization
|thermal decarbonization
|chemical decarbonization
|decarbonization process
Teme
chemistry
|industry
|materials
|engineering
Exemple
- The heat treatment caused some surface decarbonization of the steel.
- Engineers tested the alloy for signs of decarbonization after repeated heating.
- In metallurgy, decarbonization can change the hardness and strength of a metal part.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The process removed carbon from the metal.
- Decarbonization can affect the surface of steel.
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Forma de dicționar
decarbonization
IPA
GB/dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən/
Silabe și accent
de - car - bon - iz - a - tion (6 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (car)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: decarbonization
- Plural: decarbonizations
Expresii
decarbonization pathway
1/dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən pˈæθwˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
technical
Route to lower emissions
a plan or possible route for reducing carbon emissions step by step
Exemple
- The study compares different decarbonization pathways for the transport sector.
- Each decarbonization pathway depends on assumptions about technology costs and energy demand.
- The company published a decarbonization pathway aligned with its 2040 climate target.
decarbonization roadmap
1/dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən ɹˈoʊdmˌæp/
fixed phrase
business
Step-by-step emissions plan
a detailed step-by-step plan for cutting carbon emissions
Exemple
- The utility released a decarbonization roadmap with targets for 2030 and 2040.
- A decarbonization roadmap can help managers decide which projects to fund first.
- The city’s decarbonization roadmap focuses on buildings, buses, and electricity.
decarbonization strategy
1/dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən stɹˈætəd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
business
Plan to cut emissions
a plan for producing less carbon pollution
Exemple
- The airline's decarbonization strategy includes more efficient aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel.
- Investors asked the company to explain its decarbonization strategy.
- A successful decarbonization strategy must include clear targets and funding.
deep decarbonization
1/dˈip dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Major emissions cuts
a big, long-term reduction in carbon emissions
Exemple
- Deep decarbonization will require replacing fossil fuels in power, transport, and industry.
- The report describes several pathways for deep decarbonization by 2050.
- Cheap clean electricity is essential for deep decarbonization of the economy.
economy-wide decarbonization
1/ɪkˈɑnəmi wˈaɪd dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Emissions cuts across economy
cutting carbon emissions in all major parts of an economy
Exemple
- Economy-wide decarbonization depends on both clean power and major changes in end-use sectors.
- The law sets targets for economy-wide decarbonization by mid-century.
- Carbon pricing is one tool that can support economy-wide decarbonization.
industrial decarbonization
1/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl dɪkˈɑɹbənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Cleaner industrial production
the process of making factories and heavy industry produce less carbon pollution
Exemple
- Industrial decarbonization is difficult because cement and steel production need very high temperatures.
- The grant will support industrial decarbonization projects using hydrogen and carbon capture.
- Governments are funding new technologies for industrial decarbonization.