carbon dioxide

compound noun16 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5
emissions of carbon dioxide8.8

A common phrase pattern to specify the source or type of emissions.

a build-up of carbon dioxide6.2

Describes an accumulation or increase of CO2 over time, especially in an enclosed space or the atmosphere.

emit carbon dioxide8.5

Formal and scientific term for releasing CO2, typically from industrial processes or vehicles.

reduce carbon dioxide8.3

Used in the context of lowering the amount or levels of CO2.

release carbon dioxide8.2

A common term for letting CO2 escape into the environment.

absorb carbon dioxide8.0

Used to describe how plants or materials take in CO2 from the atmosphere.

produce carbon dioxide7.8

Refers to the creation of CO2 through natural or industrial processes.

take in carbon dioxide7.5

A more general term for absorbing CO2, often used in biology.

remove carbon dioxide7.2

Refers to taking CO2 out of a system, such as the atmosphere.

convert carbon dioxide6.8

Refers to changing CO2 into another substance, e.g., during photosynthesis.

give out carbon dioxide6.0

A less formal way to say 'emit', often used in general contexts.

carbon dioxide emissions9.0

The most common collocation, referring to the amount of CO2 released into the air.

carbon dioxide levels7.5

A more general term for the amount or concentration of CO2.

carbon dioxide concentration7.0

Refers to the density of CO2 in a given volume, especially in the atmosphere.

carbon dioxide production6.7

The process or amount of creating CO2.

carbon dioxide output6.5

The total amount of CO2 produced by a country, industry, or machine.