La emisión de carbono
Example: La emisión de carbono afecta negativamente al cambio climático global.
Definition
"La emisión de carbono" refers to the release of carbon compounds, especially carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere, primarily from human activities such as burning fossil fuels. These emissions contribute significantly to global climate change and environmental pollution.
Etymology
The phrase "la emisión de carbono" combines the Spanish word "emisión," derived from the Latin 'emissio' meaning 'sending out,' and "carbono," from the Latin 'carbo' meaning 'charcoal' or 'carbon.' Together, they describe the act of releasing carbon substances into the air.
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"La emisión de carbono" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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