DAC

plural DACs

1. abbreviationacronymcountablebusinessAcronym of digital-to-analog converter.
2. abbreviationcountableinitialismbusinessInitialism of direct attach connector.
3. abbreviationcountableinitialismmaterials scienceInitialism of diamond anvil cell.
4. abbreviationuncountablechemistryAbbreviation of D-acetylcarnitine.
5. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablecomputer securityInitialism of discretionary access control.
6. abbreviationinitialismuncountableengineeringInitialism of direct air capture.

   Next-gen climate solutions like DAC are gaining more attention from governments and private industry as humans continue to burn fossil fuels.

   2024 May 8, Laura Paddison, “The ‘world’s largest’ vacuum to suck climate pollution out of the air just opened. Here’s how it works”, in CNN

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   Although DAC is not yet operating at scale, Microsoft is one of the sector's biggest investors while Meta has committed to buying credits from start-ups that are developing it.

   2025 July 5, Kenza Bryan, “Meta’s AI climate tool raised false hope of carbon dioxide removal, scientists say”, in FT Weekend, London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 12

7. UKabbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablegovernmentInitialism of deputy assistant commissioner, a police rank used in London's Metropolitan Police.

plural DAcs · alternative D.Ac.

1. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of Doctor of acupuncture.