carbon absorption

carbon absorption
carbon absorption UK US noun [S]
ENVIRONMENT the use of carbon to remove waste and other substances from air or water: »

Carbon absorption has numerous applications in removing pollutants from air or water streams.

NATURAL RESOURCES the process of taking carbon dioxide out of the environment, for example by trees: »

More attention must be paid to natural carbon absorption.


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