The carbon emission
Example: Carbon emission releases greenhouse gases into atmosphere
Definition
"The carbon emission" refers to the release of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds into the atmosphere, primarily from human activities such as burning fossil fuels, which contribute significantly to global warming and climate change.
Etymology
The term "the carbon emission" combines 'carbon,' derived from the Latin word 'carbo,' meaning charcoal or coal, with 'emission,' from the Latin 'emissio,' meaning a sending out or discharge. It reflects the process of carbon compounds being released into the air.
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"The carbon emission" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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