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.).
has decarbonized
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present perfectof decarbonize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Nordhaus said if the rate at which the economy has decarbonized since 1970 continues, the world will hit net zero by 2080.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
