Meaning of the word "carbon sequestration" in English

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carbon sequestration

US /ˈkɑːr.bən siː.kwesˈtreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˈkɑː.bən siː.kwesˈtreɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate global warming

Example:
Forests play a crucial role in natural carbon sequestration.
The government is investing in new technologies for industrial carbon sequestration.