Definition of 'carbon offset'
carbon offset in British
noun
a.
a compensatory measure made by an individual or company for carbon emissions, usually through sponsoring activities or projects which increase carbon dioxide absorption, such as tree planting
b.
(as modifier)
a carbon-offset scheme
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carbon-offset in British
(ˌkɑːbənˈɒfsɛt)modifier
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He said he made up for his consumption of electricity and production of carbon dioxide by buying carbon offsets - some from his own offset company. Times, Sunday Times (2009)
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