carbon capture

American  

noun

1. the process of trapping carbon dioxide at its emission source, transporting it to a usually underground storage location, and isolating it there.

   New carbon capture technologies provide an additional weapon against global warming.

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Etymology

Origin of carbon capture

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

While carbon capture has been around for many years, it has not been widely adopted because most systems are costly and inefficient.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

We are also developing power generation with carbon capture, something the administration has been supporting.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said carbon capture and storage was of the "utmost importance to Scotland's climate and economic transition to net zero".

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

This is also where policymakers can make the biggest difference: providing the money and incentives to develop or commercialize immature technologies such as carbon capture and storage, advanced nuclear power, geothermal energy and hydrogen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

In a recent report, Min argued the state will also need more “clean, firm” power — resources that can operate around the clock — such as geothermal energy or natural-gas plants with carbon capture.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025