English Dictionary

carbon sink

名詞

A natural or artificial reservoir that accumulates and stores some carbon-containing chemical compound for an indefinite period.

日本語の意味

自然または人工の貯蔵庫。大気中や他の場所から集めた炭素を含む化合物を、長期間にわたり蓄積・保存する仕組みや場所を指す。

The restored wetlands now function as an important carbon sink, absorbing CO2 and supporting biodiversity.

回復した湿地は現在、重要な炭素吸収源として機能しており、二酸化炭素を吸収して生物多様性を支えています。

意味（1）

A natural or artificial reservoir that accumulates and stores some carbon-containing chemical compound for an indefinite period.

A few years from now, these stems will develop into a barrier against erosion, a carbon sink and a habitat for distinctive Highland birds such as the capercaillie and ptarmigan.

carbon sinks （ plural ）