Decarbonisatie
Example: Decarbonisatie van de industrie is essentieel voor klimaatdoelen.
Definition
"Decarbonisatie" refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from industries, energy production, or other activities to combat climate change and promote sustainability. It is essential for achieving climate goals by transitioning to cleaner energy sources and technologies.
Etymology
The word "decarbonisatie" comes from the Dutch prefix 'de-' meaning removal or reduction, combined with 'carbonisatie,' which relates to carbon or carbon dioxide. It reflects the concept of removing carbon emissions, especially from industrial and energy sectors, to reduce environmental impact.
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"Decarbonisatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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