B2 noun Neutral

carbon

/ˈkɑːrbən/

Carbon is a chemical element that exists in all living things and is a primary component of many substances like coal and diamonds. In a modern environmental context, it often refers to carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on global warming.

Beispiele

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The frame of this professional racing bike is made entirely of carbon fiber.

The structure of this high-quality racing bicycle is built from a strong, light carbon material.

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International treaties aim to significantly reduce the global carbon output by the end of the decade.

Global agreements intend to lower the amount of carbon gases released worldwide within ten years.

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I'm trying to lower my carbon footprint by walking to work instead of driving.

I am attempting to reduce my impact on the environment by choosing to walk rather than use a car.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
carbon
Verb
carbonize
Adjektiv
carbonic
Verwandt
carbonization
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'C' in Carbon standing for 'Core of life' or 'Charcoal' to remember it is the basic element in organic things.

Schnelles Quiz

Many countries are trying to reduce their ______ emissions to fight climate change.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: carbon

Beispiele

1

The frame of this professional racing bike is made entirely of carbon fiber.

everyday

The structure of this high-quality racing bicycle is built from a strong, light carbon material.

2

International treaties aim to significantly reduce the global carbon output by the end of the decade.

formal

Global agreements intend to lower the amount of carbon gases released worldwide within ten years.

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I'm trying to lower my carbon footprint by walking to work instead of driving.

informal

I am attempting to reduce my impact on the environment by choosing to walk rather than use a car.

4

Carbon dating is a method used by scientists to determine the age of organic materials.

academic

Scientists use a specific technique involving carbon to figure out how old ancient organic objects are.

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The corporation is investing in new technologies to achieve a carbon-neutral status.

business

The company is spending money on new tools so they don't add any extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
carbon
Verb
carbonize
Adjektiv
carbonic
Verwandt
carbonization

Häufige Kollokationen

carbon footprint The amount of carbon dioxide released due to a person's or group's activities.
carbon dioxide A colorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds.
carbon fiber A very strong, lightweight material made of thin filaments of carbon.
carbon neutral Making no net release of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
carbon cycle The process by which carbon moves between the atmosphere, soil, and living things.

Häufige Phrasen

carbon copy

A person or thing that is identical to another.

carbon tax

A tax on fossil fuels intended to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide.

low-carbon economy

An economy based on energy sources that produce low levels of greenhouse gas emissions.

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carbon vs coal

Coal is a combustible black rock used as fuel, while carbon is the chemical element found within coal.

carbon vs charcoal

Charcoal is a man-made fuel produced by heating wood, whereas carbon is the fundamental element.

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Nutzungshinweise

In environmental discussions, 'carbon' is often used as a shorthand for 'carbon dioxide' or 'greenhouse gas emissions'. In technical contexts, it refers strictly to the element C on the periodic table.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often treat 'carbon' as a countable noun when referring to the element; however, it is usually uncountable unless referring to specific isotopes or chemical variations.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'C' in Carbon standing for 'Core of life' or 'Charcoal' to remember it is the basic element in organic things.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin word 'carbo', which means charcoal or ember.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun in most contexts Often used as an attributive noun (e.g., carbon emissions, carbon tax) No plural form when referring to the chemical element generally
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Kultureller Kontext

Carbon has become a central term in the global climate change movement, symbolizing the environmental impact of human industry.

Schnelles Quiz

Many countries are trying to reduce their ______ emissions to fight climate change.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: carbon

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