carbon-producing
|car/bon-pro/duc/ing|
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/ˈkɑrbən prəˌdusɪŋ/
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/ˈkɑːbən prəˌdjuːsɪŋ/
(carbon-produce)
emitting carbon
Etymology
'carbon-producing' originates from the combination of 'carbon' and 'produce,' where 'carbon' refers to the chemical element and 'produce' means 'to bring forth or yield.'
'carbon-producing' evolved from the need to describe activities or processes that emit carbon compounds, particularly in the context of environmental discussions.
Initially, it referred to any process involving carbon, but over time it evolved to specifically denote activities contributing to carbon emissions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the process or activity that results in the emission of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds into the atmosphere.
Coal-fired power plants are significant carbon-producing facilities.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 07:02