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carbon-free en · ADJ

Etymology

From carbon + -free.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Not containing carbon.
  2. (not-comparable) Not producing any carbon compounds such as carbon dioxide that might contribute to pollution, including to the atmosphere.
    • The two LTO battery packs provide 400kW (536hp) extra power to supplement the engine when the locomotive is running in diesel/battery hybrid mode, as well as last-mile carbon-free shunting operation. 2021 January 27, Richard Clinnick, “Rail Operations orders UK's first Class 93 tri-mode locomotives”, in RAIL, issue 923, page 10: