炭素
Meanings
1
The chemical element carbon. Used in scientific, industrial, and everyday contexts such as 炭素排出 (carbon emissions) or 炭素繊維 (carbon fiber).
Carbon dioxide is made of carbon and oxygen.
This material is reinforced with carbon fiber.
Usage patterns
- 炭素を排出するto emit carbon
This factory emits a large amount of carbon.
- 炭素を吸収するto absorb carbon
Forests absorb carbon from the atmosphere.
- 〈物〉は炭素からできているsomething is made of carbon
Diamond is made of carbon.