Karbon (en. Carbon)
kar-bon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6.
Carbon is essential for living organisms as it is part of their cells.
Ang karbon ay mahalaga sa mga buhay na organismo dahil bahagi ito ng kanilang mga selula.
A form of the element, often found as black soot or graphite.
Forms of carbon such as graphite are used in making pencils.
Ang mga carbon na anyo tulad ng grapayt ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng lapis.
An essential part of organic chemistry.
Carbon is a key component of all organic molecules.
Ang karbon ay isang pangunahing sangkap sa lahat ng mga organikong molekula.
Etymology
from Latin 'carbone', meaning 'charcoal'
Common Phrases and Expressions
carbon dioxide
A gas produced from the combustion of carbon.
karbon dioxide
carbon tax
A tax imposed on the emissions of carbon from industries.
buwis sa karbon
Related Words
organic chemistry
A branch of chemistry that studies compounds containing carbon.
organikong kemistri
charcoal
A form of carbon that is used in agriculture as fertilizer.
karbonay
Slang Meanings
A lively or cheerful person.
John is so carbon; he always has energy in the group.
Sobrang karbon si John, lagi siyang may energy sa barkada.
Friend or buddy.
Come on, buddy! Let's go to the beach!
Sama na tayo, karbon! Tara na sa beach!
A colorful or lively personality.
The vibe of this party is so carbon; there are so many people!
Ang karbon ng party na ito, daming tao!