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direct air capture

direct air capture noun: the use of chemical or physical processes to extract carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the ambient air, in particular for climate change mitigation.

Noun

direct air capture (uncountable)

  1. The use of chemical or physical processes to extract carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the ambient air, in particular for climate change mitigation.
    Synonyms:
    DAC

Synonyms of direct air capture

Questions about direct air capture

What does direct air capture mean?
Direct air capture means the use of chemical or physical processes to extract carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the ambient air, in particular for climate change mitigation.
What part of speech is direct air capture?
Direct air capture is a noun.

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