English Dictionary

decarbonize

/diːˈkɑːbənaɪz/

verb

To remove carbon from something, especially from an engine. / To reduce or replace fossil fuels by renewable energy in energy production systems and processes.

Scientists are working on innovative ways to decarbonize the atmosphere.

意味（1）

To remove carbon from something, especially from an engine.

To decarbonize piston rings and ring grooves, remove each ring carefully by spreading the ends just enough to get them clear of the piston top land and lifted off.

意味（2）

To reduce or replace fossil fuels by renewable energy in energy production systems and processes.

In fact, at a time when it is urgent to decarbonize the economy by all means possible, carbon footprinting misses the majority of the footprint of many sectors, either due to technique or lack of data.