carbon-discharging
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/ˈkɑrbən dɪsˌtʃɑrdʒɪŋ/
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/ˈkɑːbən dɪsˌtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/
(carbon-discharge)
releasing carbon
Etymology
'carbon-discharging' originates from the combination of 'carbon' and 'discharge', where 'carbon' refers to the chemical element and 'discharge' means to release or emit.
'Discharge' comes from the Old French word 'descharger', which means to unload or release.
Initially, 'discharge' meant to unload or release, and over time it evolved to include the release of gases or emissions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the process or act of releasing carbon, especially in the form of carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere.
The carbon-discharging process of the factory was under scrutiny.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 09:15