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Carbon capture

🇬🇧 UK //ˈkɑːbən ˈkæptʃər// 🇺🇸 US //ˈkɑrbən ˈkæptʃər//

Meaning of Carbon capture

The process of capturing carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants to mitigate climate change.

In simple words: A method to trap carbon dioxide from the air.

Carbon capture in a sentence

• Carbon capture technology is essential to reduce global warming.
• Investments in carbon capture are growing as countries tackle climate change.
• One method of carbon capture involves using chemical solvents.
• The effectiveness of carbon capture systems can vary significantly.
• New innovations in carbon capture could help meet international climate goals.
• Farms are implementing carbon capture techniques to enhance sustainability.
• Critics argue that relying on carbon capture may reduce efforts to lower emissions directly.

How to use Carbon capture

Used mainly in environmental science and discussions about climate change. Appropriate in formal contexts, such as reports or presentations, but less common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'capturing' carbon like taking a photo of it to keep it from escaping.

Related words

Collocations with Carbon capture

• implement carbon capture
• develop carbon capture
• improve carbon capture
• invest in carbon capture
• support carbon capture

Synonyms for Carbon capture

• CO2 capture
• carbon sequestration
• carbon storage
• atmospheric carbon removal
• greenhouse gas capture

Common mistakes with Carbon capture

• Confused with 'carbon offsets' which are different strategies to reduce carbon footprints.
• Using in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'pollution control' might be preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Carbon capture

What does Carbon capture mean?

A method to trap carbon dioxide from the air.

What is the definition of Carbon capture?

The process of capturing carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants to mitigate climate change.

How do you use Carbon capture in a sentence?

Carbon capture technology is essential to reduce global warming.

Can you give another example of Carbon capture?

Investments in carbon capture are growing as countries tackle climate change.

What are synonyms for Carbon capture?

Common alternatives include CO2 capture, carbon sequestration, carbon storage, atmospheric carbon removal, greenhouse gas capture.

What words go with Carbon capture?

It commonly pairs with implement carbon capture, develop carbon capture, improve carbon capture, invest in carbon capture, support carbon capture.

What are common mistakes when using Carbon capture?

Confused with 'carbon offsets' which are different strategies to reduce carbon footprints. Using in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'pollution control' might be preferred.

How do you pronounce Carbon capture?

US: //ˈkɑrbən ˈkæptʃər//, UK: //ˈkɑːbən ˈkæptʃər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Carbon capture formal or informal?

"Carbon capture" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Carbon capture?

Used mainly in environmental science and discussions about climate change. Appropriate in formal contexts, such as reports or presentations, but less common in casual conversation.