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carbon sequestration

noun

Definitions

  1. The natural removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by the soil and plants.

    • Near-synonym: biosequestration
    • Carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation are interconnected. Healthy forests with robust carbon sequestration capabilities also provide habitats for diverse plant and animal species.

  2. Any of several processes for the removal of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in…

    Any of several processes for the removal of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in an effort to mitigate global warming.

    • Near-synonyms: carbon capture, CC, CCS, CCU, CCUS

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for carbon sequestration. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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