What does "carbon sequestration" mean?

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

Carbon sequestration

Q: What is a synonym for "carbon sequestration"?

Common synonyms include: afforestation, carbon capture, carbon storage, co2 storage, underground storage.

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Definitions

Noun

1
The natural removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by the soil and plants. uncountable
"Near-synonym: biosequestration"
2
Any of several processes for the removal of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in an effort to mitigate global warming. uncountable
"Near-synonyms: carbon capture, CC, CCS, CCU, CCUS"

Synonyms

All synonyms

afforestation carbon capture carbon storage co2 storage underground storage

Antonyms

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CO2 release carbon emission carbon release emission

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"Carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation are interconnected. Healthy forests with robust carbon sequestration capabilities also provide habitats for diverse plant and animal species."

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