<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(Used with object) To reduce the amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into the atmosphere by the activities of (a household, industry, country, etc.): Our expertise is in designing new ways to decarbonize our economy, using solar energy and renewable carbon to replace fossil fuels.</p></li><li><p>To decarburize.</p></li><li><p>(Used without object) To reduce the carbon output of the activities of a household, industry, country, etc.: The world is not decarbonizing fast enough to reach global climate targets.</p></li></ul>