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Vocabulary Entry
carbon
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A chemical element (C) with atomic number 6, known as a nonmetal and used in various forms in organic chemistry and materials science.
Example Sentences
"The pencil was made of wood and carbon."
"Carbon is essential for life as we know it."
"We need to reduce carbon emissions to combat climate change."
V
verb
To combine or treat with carbon, often in the context of metallurgy or materials science.
Example Sentences
"They carbon the steel to enhance its strength."
"To improve conductivity, we need to carbon the material."
"The manufacturer opted to carbon the metal for better durability."