decarbonize
verb
de·car·bon·ize
(ˌ)dē-ˈkär-bə-ˌnīz 
decarbonized; decarbonizing; decarbonizes
1
: to remove carbon from (something)
It's usually not necessary to dismantle the engine to decarbonize it anymore.—
Allen D. Berrien
Allen D. Berrien2
: to reduce the levels of carbon emissions (such as carbon dioxide) caused by or involved in (something, such as a facility, process, or organization)
… we must decarbonize the energy supply by developing forms of power that emit less greenhouse gas or none at all.—Daniel Ben-Ami
Daniel Ben-Ami[Steve] Cohen is confident that we will be able to decarbonize our economy in time to avoid catastrophic climate impacts.—Renee Cho
Renee Cho
: to reduce the production of carbon emissions
Certainly, people at Airbus say they need to decarbonize, and research on battery technology for electric planes has been disappointing.—Ned Potter
Ned Potter
decarbonizer
noun
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Specifically, the International Maritime Organization approved a draft emissions pricing framework with the goal of decarbonizing the shipping industry.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The first is that the right-leaning government, which took office in November 2023, threw out 35 climate policies, including a clean car discount and a fund for investing in decarbonizing industries, without proper public consultation.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Not too long ago, Tesla’s struggles would have been seen as a warning sign for broader EV takeup—and the push for decarbonizing transportation more broadly.
—Justin Worland, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
The question is no longer if militaries must decarbonize—but whether Europe will lead or be forced to follow
With €800 billion in military investments planned, the EU faces a decisive moment: lock in fossil fuel dependence or shape the next generation of global security.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The first is that the right-leaning government, which took office in November 2023, threw out 35 climate policies, including a clean car discount and a fund for investing in decarbonizing industries, without proper public consultation.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Not too long ago, Tesla’s struggles would have been seen as a warning sign for broader EV takeup—and the push for decarbonizing transportation more broadly.
—Justin Worland, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
The question is no longer if militaries must decarbonize—but whether Europe will lead or be forced to follow
With €800 billion in military investments planned, the EU faces a decisive moment: lock in fossil fuel dependence or shape the next generation of global security.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Decarbonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decarbonize. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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