carbon
word
/ˈkɑɹbən/
KAR-buhn
/kˈɑːbən/
KAH-buhn
Definition
A chemical element found in all living things, known for making up substances like coal, diamonds, and graphite. It is also important in discussions about climate change because of carbon dioxide.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in science, especially chemistry and environmental topics. Phrases like "carbon footprint" and "carbon emissions" are frequent in climate change discussions.
Spanish: carbonoPortuguese (BR): carbonoPortuguese (PT): carbonoChinese (Simplified): 碳Chinese (Traditional): 碳Hindi: कार्बनArabic: الكربونBengali: কার্বনRussian: углеродJapanese: 炭素Vietnamese: cacbonKorean: 탄소Turkish: karbonUrdu: کاربنIndonesian: karbon
Example Sentences
Coal is made mostly of carbon.
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Plants take in carbon from the air.
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Diamonds are a form of pure carbon.
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Many companies are trying to reduce their carbon emissions.
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Graphite, used in pencils, is another common form of carbon.
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Did you know your carbon footprint shows how much you affect the environment?
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