carbon — a chemical element that forms the basis of all organic compounds and is found in coal, oil, and living things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a chemical element that forms the basis of all organic compounds and is found in coal, oil, and living things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːrbən/
Korean meaning: 모든 유기화합물의 기초가 되는 화학 원소, 석탄, 석유, 생물체에 존재하는 탄소
Korean pronunciation: 카-번 (강세: 카)
Example Sentences
- My carbon footprint is so big, even Bigfoot is jealous of my environmental impact!
- Scientists use carbon dating to determine the age of ancient fossils.
- The company promised to become carbon neutral by 2030, or they'll plant a tree for every excuse they make.
carbon
NOUN//ˈkɑːrbən//
a chemical element that forms the basis of all organic compounds and is found in coal, oil, and living things
Same element in different forms
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Carbon killed my garden, now I beg your pardon!
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Origin
라틴어 'carbo'(숯, 석탄)에서 유래되었습니다. 고대부터 사람들은 불을 피우며 나무가 타서 검은 숯이 되는 것을 관찰했고, 이 검은 물질을 carbo라고 불렀습니다. 18세기에 과학이 발달하면서 이 원소에 carbon이라는 이름을 붙였죠.
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“My carbon footprint is so big, even Bigfoot is jealous of my environmental impact!”
“Scientists use carbon dating to determine the age of ancient fossils.”
“The company promised to become carbon neutral by 2030, or they'll plant a tree for every excuse they make.”
“Carbon is essential for all known forms of life on Earth.”
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