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GREENHOUSE GAS SINK [1 record]

Record 1 2008-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climate Change
DEF

A pool or reservoir that absorbs a greenhouse gas or its precursors at a greater rate than it releases them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Changements climatiques
DEF

Réservoir ou bassin qui fixe un gaz à effet de serre ou ses précurseurs plus rapidement qu'il n'en rejette.

Spanish

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