carbon
/ˈkɑːbən/ · /ˈkɑːrbən/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #3026 in the learning path
碳
Definitions
n. A chemical element present in all living things.
碳
Example
Diamonds and the graphite in pencils both contain carbon.
钻石和铅笔里的石墨都含有碳。
Protecting forests helps store carbon and reduces the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.
保护森林有助于储存碳，并减少释放到大气中的二氧化碳。
Collocations
- carbon dioxide
- carbon emissions
- carbon footprint
- carbon neutral
Word family
- carbonise (v.)
- carbonisation (n.)
Usage tip
carbon是碳元素；carbon dioxide才是二氧化碳。
FAQ
- What does carbon mean?
- A chemical element present in all living things.
- How is carbon pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɑːbən/, US /ˈkɑːrbən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
