Meaning
carbon
- the chemical element with atomic number 6
- carbon fiber or carbon-based material (short form)
In a sentence
Il telaio di questa bicicletta moderna è realizzato interamente in carbonio.
The frame of this modern bicycle is made entirely of carbon.
L'azienda vuole ridurre la propria impronta di carbonio entro il prossimo anno.
The company aims to reduce its carbon footprint by next year.
Tutte le forme di vita conosciute sulla Terra si basano sul carbonio.
All known life forms on Earth are based on carbon.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| carbonio | masculine · singular |
Usage notes
- Usually uncountable; commonly used in environmental contexts ('impronta di carbonio', carbon footprint).