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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

decarbonize

/dɪˈkɑrbənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does decarbonize mean?

verb

To remove or reduce carbon from something, especially to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Example

"The government aims to decarbonize the economy by investing in renewable energy sources."

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