Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does carbon fixation mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word carbon fixation? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. any process, such as photosynthesis, whereby atmospheric carbon dioxide is converted into organic compounds
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
A series of workshops were held to devise methodology for state-of-the-art indicators and target further developments in the fields of biodiversity, soil carbon fixation and landscape.
This assimilation of inorganic carbon into organic compounds is called carbon fixation.
Species rankings for carbon fixation rate, one estimate of competitiveness, depended on light levels to which their leaves were exposed.
Forest plantations and forestry-pasture systems are examples of the type of reassignment of land which fosters atmospheric carbon fixation.
In addition to photosynthetic carbon fixation, key enzymes of starch, lipid, and amino acid synthesis have been shown to be regulated in a similar way.
However, successful implementation of mitigation and adaptation strategies requires that both natural processes, such as carbon fixation in different pools, and socio-economic aspects be taken into account.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025