Simple meaning
What does Carbon mean?
an element found in living things and many materials.
Dictionary definition
A common element found in living things and many materials.
Example sentences
Carbon in a sentence
easy
Our class discussed carbon during science time.
medium
The article used carbon to explain how people affect nature.
hard
Writers can use carbon to describe environmental ideas clearly and responsibly.
Synonyms
Words like Carbon
elementClose meaning in common use.
material baseSimilar meaning with a slightly different focus.
Antonyms
Opposite words
vacuumA helpful contrast in many contexts.
nothingnessAnother useful opposite or contrast.
Word family
Carbon word family
Base word
carbon
adjective
carbon-based
Made mainly with carbon.
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What does carbon mean?
CARBON means an element found in living things and many materials.
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