Carbon-free

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not containing carbon. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Not producing any carbon compounds such as carbon dioxide that might contribute to pollution, including to the atmosphere. not-comparable

    "The two LTO battery packs provide 400kW (536hp) extra power to supplement the engine when the locomotive is running in diesel/battery hybrid mode, as well as last-mile carbon-free shunting operation."

Example

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"According to the World Ocean Review, shipping by sea is responsible for about 3 percent of the world's total carbon emissions. But one Norwegian shipping company is creating hybrid ships and planning for a carbon-free future."

Etymology

From carbon + -free.

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