carbon

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

The chemical element of atomic number 6.

a chemical element found in all living things and used as fuel when combined with oxygen

Example Sentences

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

Carbon is essential for life on Earth.

Carbon is an essential element for life on Earth.

Example Expressions

carbon footprint

Synonyms

element, substance, gas, compound, graphite, coal, diamond

Entry 1

element, substance

Entry 2

element, gas, compound

Entry 3

element, graphite, coal, diamond

Antonyms

hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, helium

Entry 1

hydrogen, oxygen

Entry 2

oxygen, nitrogen, helium

Entry 3

oxygen, hydrogen

Collocations

carbon dioxide, carbon footprint, carbon copy, carbon emission