Carbon

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrbən/

Definitions of carbon

noun a nonmetallic chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, occurring in many inorganic and in all organic compounds

Example Sentences

A1 Carbon is a chemical element with the symbol C.

A2 Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

B1 Carbon emissions are a major contributor to climate change.

B2 Diamonds are formed from carbon under high pressure and temperature.

C1 Carbon dating is used by archaeologists to determine the age of artifacts.

C2 Carbon nanotubes have unique properties that make them useful in various industries.

Examples of carbon in a Sentence

formal Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6.

informal Did you know that carbon is essential for all living organisms?

slang I heard that carbon footprint is a big deal these days.

figurative His words left a carbon imprint on her heart, lasting forever.

Grammatical Forms of carbon

• plural: carbons
• comparative: more carbon
• superlative: most carbon
• present tense: carbon
• future tense: will carbon
• perfect tense: has carbon
• continuous tense: is carboning
• singular: carbon
• positive degree: carbon
• infinitive: to carbon
• gerund: carboning
• participle: carboned

Origin and Evolution of carbon

First Known Use: 1789 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'carbon' originated from the Latin word 'carbo' which means 'charcoal'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to charcoal, the term 'carbon' has evolved to encompass a wider range of organic and inorganic compounds containing carbon atoms.