Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

decarbonization

/diːkɑːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.54 in modern English

Syllables: de-car-boniza-tion
IPA: /diːkɑːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

29

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or process of decarbonizing.

Uncountable

noun

The process of arterialization of the blood by oxygenation and the removal of carbon dioxide in the lungs.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"But we spend over $5 trillion globally on fossil fuel subsidies and these would be freed up for this task of decarbonization if we forgo fossil fuel. So cost doesn’t have to be the big issue we think it is."

Etymology

From decarbonize + -ation or de- + carbonization.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: de
Suffix: decarbonize

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /diːkɑːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

decarbonizations (plural) decarbonisation (alternative, UK)

Frequently Paired Words

recarbonization decarbonation reoxygenation

Synonyms

decarburization[iron]] or steel> decarbonation

Questions

How do you pronounce decarbonization?: The recorded pronunciation is /diːkɑːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/.
What does decarbonization mean?: The act or process of decarbonizing.
Where does decarbonization come from?: From decarbonize + -ation or de- + carbonization.

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