carbonaceous

[ kahr-buh-ney-shuh s ]
/ ˌkɑr bəˈneɪ ʃəs /

adjective

of, like, or containing carbon.

Origin of carbonaceous

First recorded in 1785–95; carbon + -aceous

OTHER WORDS FROM carbonaceous

sub·car·bo·na·ceous, adjective

Words nearby carbonaceous

carbon value, carbon well, carbon-14 dating, carbon-date, carbon-nitrogen cycle, carbonaceous, carbonade, carbonado, carbonara, carbonari, carbonatation

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British Dictionary definitions for carbonaceous

carbonaceous
/ (ˌkɑːbəˈneɪʃəs) /

adjective

of, resembling, or containing carbon

Scientific definitions for carbonaceous

carbon
[ kär′bən ]

C

A naturally abundant, nonmetallic element that occurs in all organic compounds and can be found in all known forms of life. Diamonds and graphite are pure forms, and carbon is a major constituent of coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Carbon generally forms four covalent bonds with other atoms in larger molecules. Atomic number 6; atomic weight 12.011; sublimation point above 3,500°C; boiling point 4,827°C; specific gravity of amorphous carbon 1.8 to 2.1, of diamond 3.15 to 3.53, of graphite 1.9 to 2.3; valence 2, 3, 4. See Periodic Table.

Other words from carbon

carbonaceous adjective