Décarbonisation
Example: La décarbonisation de l'industrie est essentielle pour réduire les émissions.
Definition
"Décarbonisation" refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from industry, energy production, or other human activities, aiming to mitigate climate change and promote cleaner, sustainable energy sources.
Etymology
The word "décarbonisation" comes from the French prefix 'dé-' meaning removal or reduction, combined with 'carbon' referring to carbon dioxide. It reflects the concept of removing carbon emissions. Did you know? The idea became prominent with the rise of environmental awareness in the late 20th century.
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"Décarbonisation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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