Carbon

Synonyms of carbon

• coal
• charcoal
• graphite

Antonyms of carbon

• oxygen
• hydrogen
• nitrogen

Collocations of carbon

carbon footprint

Frequency: 80 %

Reducing your carbon footprint can help combat climate change.

carbon emissions

Frequency: 75 %

The company pledged to lower its carbon emissions by 20% by next year.

carbon dioxide

Frequency: 70 %

Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

carbon dating

Frequency: 65 %

The archaeologist used carbon dating to determine the age of the artifact.

carbon cycle

Frequency: 60 %

The carbon cycle is essential for maintaining balance in the Earth's atmosphere.

Idiomatic Expressions for carbon

• Phrase: carbon footprint
  Meaning: the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
  Usage: I try to reduce my carbon footprint by biking to work instead of driving.