carbon
Meaning: A chemical element essential to life; relating to CO2 emissions
'Carbon' is a chemical element that forms the basis of all organic life. In modern usage, it often refers to carbon dioxide emissions and environmental impact, as in 'carbon footprint' or 'carbon neutral.'
Examples
- We need to reduce our carbon emissions. 我们需要减少碳排放。Necesitamos reducir nuestras emisiones de carbono.私たちは炭素排出量を削減する必要があります。우리는 탄소 배출량을 줄여야 한다.
- The company aims to become carbon neutral by 2030. 该公司的目标是到2030年实现碳中和。La empresa pretende ser carbono neutral para 2030.同社は2030年までにカーボンニュートラルを目指しています。이 회사는 2030년까지 탄소 중립 달성을 목표로 하고 있다.
- Carbon is found in all living organisms. 碳存在于所有生物体中。El carbono se encuentra en todos los organismos vivos.炭素はすべての生物に含まれています。탄소는 모든 생물에 존재한다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'carbone', from Latin 'carbo' (charcoal, coal). The element was named in the 1780s because it was identified as the key component of charcoal.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
From Latin 'carbo' meaning coal or charcoal. Carbon forms more compounds than any other element except hydrogen, making it the backbone of organic chemistry and essential to all known life.
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