Cryosequestration

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Natural sequestration of carbon at low temperature uncountable

    "Cryosequestration in permafrost has helped limit the amount of carbon emitted to the atmosphere from soil."

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"Cryosequestration in permafrost has helped limit the amount of carbon emitted to the atmosphere from soil."

Etymology

From cryo- + sequestration.

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