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decarbonize
(de|car¦bon|ize)
Pronunciation:
/diːˈkɑːb(ə)nʌɪz/
(also
decarbonise
)
verb
[
with object
]
reduce the amount of gaseous carbon compounds released in or as a result of (an environment or process):
policies to decarbonize the UK economy
remove carbon or carbonaceous deposits from (an engine or other metal object).
Derivatives
decarbonization
Pronunciation:
/-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
decarbonizer
noun
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