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sequester

verb / si-KWES-tuhr / Medium
Meaning

To isolate or hide away; in ecology, to capture and store a substance such as carbon so it is removed from circulation.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin sequestrare, to give up for safekeeping, via Late Latin sequester, a trustee or mediator.

Synonyms
isolate segregate store absorb
Antonyms
release emit discharge liberate
Example Sentence
"Mangroves and peatlands sequester carbon far more efficiently than most terrestrial forests, making their protection a climate priority."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Ideal for GS3 environment and climate answers. Use when discussing carbon sinks, blue carbon, afforestation, and net-zero pathways, for example, 'India aims to sequester an additional 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2030.'

Relevant Subjects
Environment
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