noun · academic
sequestration
UK/ˌsiːkwɛˈstreɪʃən/US/ˌsiːkwəˈstreɪʃən/se·ques·TRA·tion
the process of storing a substance (especially carbon dioxide) so it is removed from the atmosphere for a long period
Examples
“Carbon sequestration by forests can offset some fossil fuel emissions.”
“Soil sequestration is an important component of many climate strategies.”
“Afforestation increases carbon sequestration in biomass and soils.”
Band 8 sentence
“Large-scale carbon sequestration in soils and forests will be essential if nations are to meet the Paris Agreement targets.”
Collocations
- carbon sequestration
- increase/improve sequestration
- sequestration in soils/forests
Word family
Common mistakes
They try to make sequestration of CO2.→They try to increase carbon sequestration.
Sequestration on carbon is important.→Sequestration of carbon is important.
Say it for a higher band
5storage→6capture→7+sequestration
Synonyms
storage
Easily confused
absorption
“Plants absorb water and nutrients through their roots.”
storage
“The storage of harvested timber requires dry conditions.”
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