carbon
/หkษษนbษn/
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Simple Meaning
a natural element found in all living things, coal, and diamonds.
When to Use
๐Academic Writing๐ฐNews & Mediaโ๏ธTechnical
Intermediate โ can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
โWe need to reduce our carbon footprint to help the environment.โ
โCarbon is a key part of all organic molecules.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
Related Words
Synonyms:
charcoalcoal
Word Family:
carbonatecarbonizecarbonated