B2nounenvironmentscience
US/ˈkɑːr.bən/
UK/ˈkɑː.bən/
a chemical element found in all living things, coal and oil; in climate news, often CO2 gas
In context
Forests absorb large amounts of carbon from the air.
The airline promises to cut its carbon emissions by 2035.
Taking the train instead of flying can shrink your carbon footprint.
Words that go with carbon
noun + noun
- carbon emissionsCement factories produce huge carbon emissions.
- carbon footprintEating less meat is one way to reduce your carbon footprint.
- carbon dioxidePlants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
- carbon neutralThe company says it will be carbon neutral within ten years.
adjective + noun
- low carbonThe city wants to move to a low carbon economy.