carbon-free

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English

Etymology

From carbon +‎ -free.

Adjective

carbon-free (not comparable)

  1. Not containing carbon.
  2. Not producing any carbon compounds such as carbon dioxide that might contribute to pollution, including to the atmosphere.
    • 2021 January 27, Richard Clinnick, “Rail Operations orders UK's first Class 93 tri-mode locomotives”, in RAIL, issue 923, page 10:
      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.

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