descarbonización
/deskarβoniˈθaθjon/noun★Intermediate
technical
The process of reducing or eliminating carbon emissions, particularly from energy production and industrial processes, to mitigate climate change.
El gobierno ha lanzado un plan de descarbonización para 2030.
The government has launched a decarbonization plan for 2030.
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Often refers to transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Collocations
descarbonización de la economíaeconomy decarbonizationestrategia de descarbonizacióndecarbonization strategy
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Related Phrases
energías renovablesphrase
renewable energy
huella de carbonophrase
carbon footprint
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'descarbonización' when discussing climate policies or energy transitions.
⚡Gold Rule
Technical Term
Primarily used in environmental and energy sectors.
📖Word Origin
From 'des-' (prefix meaning 'removal') + 'carbono' (carbon) + '-ización' (suffix indicating process).
📝Usage Notes
Common in environmental and energy policy discussions.
Word Breakdown
des-
removal
prefixcarbono
carbon
root-ización
process
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés