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.
Related words
Collocations with Carbon
Synonyms for Carbon
- coal
- graphite
- charcoal
Opposites of Carbon
- oxygen
- inert gas
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.
Carbon appears in
Carbon in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كربون
عنصر كيميائي أساسي موجود في كل الكائنات الحية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কার্বন
একটি মৌলিক রাসায়নিক উপাদান যা সমস্ত জীবন্ত বস্তুতে পাওয়া যায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Kohlenstoff
Ein grundlegendes chemisches Element, das in allen Lebewesen vorkommt.
- SpanishEspañol
Carbon
Un elemento químico básico que se encuentra en todos los seres vivos.
- Persianفارسی
کربن
یک عنصر شیمیایی پایه که در تمام موجودات زنده یافت میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Carbone
Un élément chimique de base présent dans tous les êtres vivants.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कार्बन
सभी जीवित चीजों में पाया जाने वाला एक बुनियादी रासायनिक तत्व।
- ItalianItaliano
Carbon
Un elemento chimico di base che si trova in tutte le cose viventi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Carbono
Um elemento químico básico encontrado em todos os seres vivos.
- RussianРусский
Углерод
Основной химический элемент, содержащийся во всех живых организмах.
- Urduاردو
کاربن
ایک بنیادی کیمیائی عنصر جو تمام جانداروں میں پایا جاتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
碳
一种存在于所有生物体内的基本化学元素。
More words like Carbon
- Coal
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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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.




