Dekarbonisierung

/dekaʁboniˈziːʁʊŋ/
carbon reduction

Die Dekarbonisierung der Industrie ist ein wichtiger Schritt gegen den Klimawandel.

The decarbonization of industry is an important step against climate change.


technical

The process of reducing or eliminating carbon emissions, particularly from industrial processes, energy production, and transportation, to mitigate climate change.

Die EU hat sich ehrgeizige Ziele für die Dekarbonisierung bis 2050 gesetzt.

The EU has set ambitious goals for decarbonization by 2050.

Often used in discussions about climate policy, renewable energy, and sustainable development.

Related Phrases

klimaneutralphrase
climate-neutral
CO₂-Fußabdruckphrase
carbon footprint

Pro Tip

Context Matters

Dekarbonisierung is often discussed in relation to renewable energy, carbon capture, and policy frameworks like the Paris Agreement.

Gold Rule

Noun Capitalization

In German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'Dekarbonisierung'.

Word Origin

From 'de-' (removal) + 'Kohlenstoff' (carbon) + '-isierung' (process of making). Coined in the context of climate policy and sustainability.

Usage Notes

Primarily used in formal and technical contexts, particularly in environmental science, policy, and business strategy.

Word Breakdown

de-
removal of
prefix
+
Kohlenstoff
carbon
root
+
-isierung
process of making
suffix
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