decarbonize
verb (used with object)
to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into the atmosphere by the activities of (a household, industry, country, etc.).
decarbonise
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a variation of
decarbonize.
Example Sentences
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The ultimate goal of work like this is to decarbonise heating, which is notoriously difficult.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Meanwhile, talks among IMO members this week are focused on a different issue: efforts to revive negotiations on an ambitious plan to decarbonise the global shipping industry.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
That same crisis in energy prices was cited when another pledge was dropped - to decarbonise the heating of one million homes by 2030, which is "no longer considered achievable".
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
However a related pledge to decarbonise rail services by 2035 has been pushed back by a decade, to 2045.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
Hydrogen has been touted as a potential energy game-changer that could decarbonise industry and heavy transport.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2025
