carbon sequestration
noun
plural carbon sequestrations
1
: any of various methods or processes for capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere : carbon capture
Carbon sequestration is capturing the carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels and storing it safely away from the atmosphere.—
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering… carbon sequestration, the process of taking carbon dioxide—the greenhouse gas associated with global warming—and removing it from circulation by compressing it and injecting it deep underground.—Phred Dvorak
Phred Dvorak
especially
: the capture and use of carbon dioxide by living vegetation : carbon capture sense 2
Carbon sequestration is a process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere, which can be done by forests or in the soil, among other processes. —Eliza Noe
Eliza Noe 2
: the storage of carbon and especially carbon dioxide in carbon sinks (such as oceans, soil, or forests) by natural or artificial means
While measurements of carbon sequestration in trees is well documented, there has been very little work on how much carbon … grasslands can capture …—John Lovett
John LovettGreater Toledo has the potential to be a national leader in carbon sequestration thanks to geological formations that support burial of the captured carbon.—Toledo (Ohio) Blade
Toledo (Ohio) BladeExamples of carbon sequestration in a Sentence
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Benefits of being certified include verification of GHG emissions and carbon sequestration claims, data analytics, benchmarking and advisory services, and use of the Regenagri trust mark for public claims.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
About 40 percent is a magnesium product suitable for use in carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment, and alloy manufacturing, among other things.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2025
Agroforestry refers to a tactic where trees and shrubs are integrated into crop and livestock farming systems to improve biodiversity, soil fertility, carbon sequestration, and microclimate regulation.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit states that the revelation concerning the drop in carbon sequestration necessitates environmental review, and that the modifications — described as attempts to mitigate what’s known as the urban heat island effect — also require analysis under CEQA.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
About 40 percent is a magnesium product suitable for use in carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment, and alloy manufacturing, among other things.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2025
Agroforestry refers to a tactic where trees and shrubs are integrated into crop and livestock farming systems to improve biodiversity, soil fertility, carbon sequestration, and microclimate regulation.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit states that the revelation concerning the drop in carbon sequestration necessitates environmental review, and that the modifications — described as attempts to mitigate what’s known as the urban heat island effect — also require analysis under CEQA.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Carbon sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20sequestration. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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