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carbon

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/ˈkɑːbən/ · car-bon

A chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6, essential to all known life as a fundamental building block of organic molecules.

Meanings

nountechnical

A chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6, essential to all known life as a fundamental building block of organic molecules.

ایک کیمیائی عنصر جس کا نشان C اور جوہری نمبر 6 ہے، جو تمام جانا جاتا زندگی کے لیے بنیادی تعمیراتی بلاک کی حیثیت رکھتا ہے۔

کاربن

carbon

Synonyms

elementmaterialsubstanceعنصرموادمادے

Common Collocations

  • carbon footprint
  • carbon dioxide
  • carbon cycle

Example Sentences

Carbon is a key component of organic chemistry.

کاربن نامیاتی کیمیاء کا ایک اہم جزو ہے۔

Carbon namiati keemiyaa ka aik ahem juz hai.

The carbon cycle is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.

کاربن کا چکر ماحولیاتی توازن کو برقرار رکھنے کے لئے بہت اہم ہے۔

Carbon ka chakkar maholiyati tawazun ko barqarar rakhne ke liye bohat ahem hai.

Fossil fuels are composed largely of carbon.

فوسل ایندھن بنیادی طور پر کاربن پر مشتمل ہیں۔

Fossil indhan buniyaadi tor par carbon par mushtamil hain.

Easily Confused With

carbide:Carbide refers to a compound containing carbon and a less electronegative element, whereas carbon itself is a pure element.

Word Family

carbonaceous
adjectiveکاربونیاتی
carbide
nounکاربائیڈ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of carbon as the backbone of life, like a spine holds a body together.

Imagine a tree, where carbon is the fundamental essence allowing it to grow.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "carbo" — coal, charcoal

First known use: 17th century

The term 'carbon' was derived from the Latin word 'carbo', meaning charcoal. It was first used in the English language in the early 18th century as scientists began to identify and classify elements.