Pronunciation: /blæk ˈkɑːrbən/
noun a solid particle produced during incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass
A1 Black carbon is a type of air pollution.
A2 The study found that black carbon particles can impact human health.
B1 Researchers are investigating ways to reduce black carbon emissions.
B2 The government implemented regulations to limit black carbon from industrial sources.
C1 Black carbon is a major contributor to climate change due to its impact on the atmosphere.
C2 Advanced technology is being developed to accurately measure black carbon concentrations in the atmosphere.
adjective describing the color and composition of the carbon particle
A1 The black carbon car is parked in front of the house.
A2 She wore a black carbon dress to the party.
B1 The artist used black carbon paint to create a striking contrast in the painting.
B2 The scientist studied the impact of black carbon emissions on air quality.
C1 The environmentalist advocated for policies to reduce black carbon pollution.
C2 The researchers conducted a detailed analysis of the sources and effects of black carbon in the atmosphere.
formal Black carbon is a type of particulate air pollution that is released from burning fossil fuels.
informal Hey, did you know that black carbon is a major contributor to global warming?
slang I heard that black carbon is like the bad boy of air pollution, causing all sorts of trouble.
figurative The presence of black carbon in the atmosphere is like a dark cloud hanging over our environmental efforts.
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