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    Carbono (en. Carbon)

    /kaɾˈβono/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Chemical element, solid at room temperature, that occurs in allotropes such as graphite and diamond.
    Carbon is essential for life.
    El carbono es esencial para la vida.
    Main component of organic compounds.
    Carbon is found in almost all biological compounds.
    El carbono se encuentra en casi todos los compuestos biológicos.
    Element used in the manufacture of steel.
    Carbon is added to iron to produce steel.
    El carbono se agrega al hierro para producir acero.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carbonem', which means 'charcoal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    carbon footprint
    Measure of the environmental impact of a person or activity in terms of carbon dioxide emissions.
    huella de carbono
    carbon cycle
    Natural process that involves the circulation of carbon in the biosphere, atmosphere, oceans, and geosphere.
    ciclo del carbono
    zero carbon emissions
    State in which no net carbon dioxide emissions are produced.
    cero emisiones de carbono

    Related Words

    carbon dioxide
    Gas that results from respiration and the combustion of carbon.
    dióxido de carbono
    organic carbon
    Form of carbon found in the compounds of living organisms.
    carbono orgánico
    inorganic carbon
    Form of carbon found in minerals and non-living substances.
    carbono inorgánico

    Slang Meanings

    Money, referring to the use of 'carbon' as currency in some regions.
    That guitar cost me a good carbon.
    Esa guitarra me costó un buen carbono.
    Referring to a bright or exceptional person.
    That girl is a carbon in the class.
    Esa chica es un carbono en la clase.