"decarbonise" meaning in English

See decarbonise in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

Forms: decarbonises [present, singular, third-person], decarbonising [participle, present], decarbonised [participle, past], decarbonised [past]
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  1. (British spelling) Alternative form of decarbonize. Tags: UK, alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: decarbonize Related terms: decarbonisation

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