carbon-releasing
|car/bon-re/leas/ing|
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/ˈkɑrbən rɪˈlisɪŋ/
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/ˈkɑːbən rɪˈliːsɪŋ/
emitting carbon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carbon-releasing' originates from the combination of 'carbon,' a chemical element, and 'release,' meaning to set free or emit.
Historical Evolution
'Carbon' from Latin 'carbo' meaning 'coal' and 'release' from Old French 'reles' meaning 'to let go.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the release of any substance, but now it specifically refers to carbon emissions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the process or activity that emits carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds into the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels is a carbon-releasing activity.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 18:52