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carbonless

4.6

That produces little or no carbon dioxide when used

adjective
/ˈkɑrbənləs/

: sin emisiones de carbono

Many governments are encouraging the use of carbonless energy sources like wind and solar power.

Examples

Switching to carbonless transportation options can significantly reduce your environmental impact.
The company invested in carbonless technologies to help fight climate change.
This is a carbonless solution!
The new carbonless printer is very efficient.
The company invested in carbonless technologies to help fight climate change.
Switching to carbonless transportation options can significantly reduce your environmental impact.
Many governments are encouraging the use of carbonless energy sources like wind and solar power.

Synonyms

noncarbon

vscarbonless

Specialized

6.0

Not made of or containing carbon

is about producing little or no carbon emissions during use rather than composition

How Eco-Friendly

carbonless

4.6

sustainable

183 4.5

eco

3.3

green

362 3.2

Surface Forms

carbonless positive

Morphology

carbonless = carbon (transparent) = carbon + less

The adjective is a direct derivation meaning 'without carbon (emissions)', straightforward for learners familiar with 'carbon' and environmental contexts.

Etymology

Carbonless combines carbon, from an old word for 'coal' or 'charcoal', and -less meaning 'without', so it describes energy or transport that gives out little or no carbon, for example 'carbon dioxide', helping to reduce pollution.