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

So the plan also leaned heavily on carbon capture to remove pollution and make those approaches work.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

So Bulkin added Princeton into the mix, and in early 2000, Bulkin said, each of the universities submitted proposals to BP for funding of a program to expand carbon capture research.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

But the researchers appeared to be stretching their own parameters to make carbon capture and storage fit.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Yet carbon capture and storage had barely been tested, and no experts interviewed could recall a commercial power plant using it.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

But a colleague had heard Socolow give a presentation on carbon capture and was impressed.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026