carbon

/ˈkɑɹbən/

nouncar · bon

Think: a CAR runs on fuel, and BONfires can leave black carbon—CAR + BON = carbon.

Yes, it's carbon. Spell it CAR + BON: the first syllable is like “car,” and the second is “bon” (not “bin” or “ban”).

Definitions

  1. nouna chemical element (symbol C) found in all living things and in materials like coal, graphite, and diamonds
  2. nouncarbon-based material, especially in the form of coal or soot

Examples

  • “Carbon is the main element in the molecules that make up living organisms.”
  • “Diamonds and graphite are both forms of carbon, even though they look very different.”
  • “Scientists measure carbon dioxide levels to study climate change.”

Synonyms

Ccoalsootcharcoalgraphite

Translations

ES carbonoPT carbonoFR carbone

Common misspellings

carbencarbincarborncarbboncarbənkarboncarbonncarbón

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