ClimateAugust 15, 2026

sequestered

si-KWES-terd

Definition

To set apart, isolate, or set aside a portion of a resource for a specific, exclusive purpose.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'sequestrare' (to place in safe keeping), which is related to 'sequester' in legal contexts, meaning to set property aside or deposit it in the hands of a third party during a dispute.

In the news

In this article, the term is used to describe a portion of diverted water being reserved specifically for an 'environmental pool' to benefit streamflows and local storage, rather than for general city use.

Can a Dam Expansion Hold Back Climate Considerations on the Colorado River?

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