Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

net-zero

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.39 in modern English

Syllables: net-ze-ro
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Resulting in neither a surplus or deficit because gains and losses cancel out.

adj

Of a building or system, generating as much energy through solar, wind, and other renewable resources as it uses from the electricity network.

Example Sentences

"net-zero carbon emissions"
""We're on an important journey - to support the Government's target of being net-zero by 2050, to help the country build back better as we recover from the pandemic, and to help passengers and freight users make the greenest choices they can.""
"Heath's home is defined as net-zero, which means it produces as much energy as it consumes throughout the year."

Inflected Forms

net zero (alternative)

Questions

What does net-zero mean?: Resulting in neither a surplus or deficit because gains and losses cancel out.

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