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Pronunciation / Transliteration: tanso
"탄소는 모든 유기물질의 기본 구성 요소입니다."
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A chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6, forming the basis of all known organic life.
"Diamonds and graphite are two different crystalline forms of pure carbon." - 2
Short for carbon dioxide emissions or a carbon footprint in environmental contexts.
"Many corporations are taking steps to reduce their overall carbon output."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word carbo, meaning 'coal' or 'charred wood', entering English in the late 18th century. It was coined by French chemist Guyton de Morveau and adopted by Antoine Lavoisier to name the chemical element found in charcoal and organic matter.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Carbon" is said worldwide
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carbone
Transliteration: karbon
"Le carbone est essentiel pour la vie sur Terre."
Kohlenstoff
Transliteration: koːlənʃtɔf
"Kohlenstoff ist ein grundlegendes Element für das Leben."
carbonio
Transliteration: karbonjo
"Il carbonio è presente in tutti gli organismi viventi."
carbono
Transliteration: karbono
carbono
Transliteration: kaʁbõnu
"O dióxido de carbono é um gás com efeito de estufa."
कार्बन
Transliteration: karban
"कार्बन पृथ्वी पर जीवन का आधार है।"
碳
Transliteration: tàn
"碳是所有已知有机生命的基础。"
탄소
Transliteration: tanso
"탄소는 모든 유기물질의 기본 구성 요소입니다."
炭素
Transliteration: tanso
"炭素は地球上のすべての生命にとって不可欠である。"
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