Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ccs
abbreviation
/siː siː ɛs/
Definition
CCS stands for Carbon Capture and Storage, a technology designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from various sources.
Examples
- Scientists are researching new methods to improve the efficiency of CCS technologies.
- Many countries are investing in CCS as part of their strategy to combat climate change.
Meaning
The process of capturing carbon dioxide emissions produced from the use of fossil fuels in electricity generation and storing it underground to prevent its release into the atmosphere.
Synonyms
- Carbon capture
- CO2 sequestration
- Greenhouse gas reduction
