"carbon" in Chinese (Simplified)

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Definition

一种存在于所有生物中的化学元素，常见于煤、钻石和石墨等物质。因为二氧化碳，它在气候变化讨论中也很重要。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见于科学、化学和环境领域。讨论气候变化时常用“碳足迹”“碳排放”等词组。

Examples

Coal is made mostly of carbon.

煤主要由**碳**组成。

Plants take in carbon from the air.

植物从空气中吸收**碳**。

Diamonds are a form of pure carbon.

钻石是纯**碳**的一种形式。

Many companies are trying to reduce their carbon emissions.

许多公司正努力减少**碳**排放。

Did you know your carbon footprint shows how much you affect the environment?

你知道你的**碳**足迹能反映你对环境的影响吗？

Graphite, used in pencils, is another common form of carbon.

铅笔中使用的石墨也是常见的**碳**形式。