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UK/["/ˈkɑːbən/"]/US/["/ˈkɑːrbən/"]/

Meaning of Carbon

In simple words: A basic chemical element found in all living things.

Carbon in a sentence

  • carbon fibre
  • iron with a high carbon content
  • carbon emissions/levels/taxes

How to use Carbon

Used in discussions about chemistry, biology, and the environment. It's appropriate in both formal and casual contexts, but be careful when discussing carbon compounds or emissions, as these can be sensitive topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'car-bon' like a car made of wood, now imagine it is made of this special element.

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Collocations with Carbon

Synonyms for Carbon

  • coal
  • graphite
  • charcoal

Opposites of Carbon

Common mistakes with Carbon

  • Mixing up 'carbon' with other elements like 'oxygen' or 'nitrogen'.
  • Using 'carbo' instead of 'carbon' when referring to carbon compounds.
  • Confusing 'carbon' with 'carbohydrate' in casual conversation.

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Frequently asked questions about Carbon

What does Carbon mean?

A basic chemical element found in all living things.

What is the definition of Carbon?

a chemical element. Carbon is found in all living things, existing in a pure state as diamond and graphite.

How do you use Carbon in a sentence?

carbon fibre

Can you give another example of Carbon?

iron with a high carbon content

What are synonyms for Carbon?

Common alternatives include coal, graphite, charcoal.

What is the opposite of Carbon?

Opposite meanings include oxygen, inert gas.

What words go with Carbon?

It commonly pairs with pure, organic, radioactive, content, atom, isotope, a form of carbon, pure, organic, radioactive, content, atom, isotope, a form of carbon.

What are common mistakes when using Carbon?

Mixing up 'carbon' with other elements like 'oxygen' or 'nitrogen'. Using 'carbo' instead of 'carbon' when referring to carbon compounds. Confusing 'carbon' with 'carbohydrate' in casual conversation.

How do you pronounce Carbon?

US: /["/ˈkɑːrbən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɑːbən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Carbon?

Used in discussions about chemistry, biology, and the environment. It's appropriate in both formal and casual contexts, but be careful when discussing carbon compounds or emissions, as these can be sensitive topics.

What CEFR level is Carbon?

"Carbon" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.