CO2-releasing
|CO2/re/leas/ing|
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/siː.oʊˈtuː rɪˈliːsɪŋ/
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/siː.əʊˈtuː rɪˈliːsɪŋ/
(release)
set free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'release' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reles,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'laisser' meant 'to let go.'
Historical Evolution
'reles' transformed into the Middle English word 'relesen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'release.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to let go or set free,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to emit or discharge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
emitting or discharging carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere.
The CO2-releasing process of burning fossil fuels contributes to global warming.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 14:05