carbon

The word “carbon” has 2 syllables: car-bon

It's pronounced as /ˈkɑr.bən/

What is synonym and antonym for carbon?

In the thesaurus, “carbon” has 65 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for carbon along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for carbon

alter ego
analog
analogue
approximation
carbon copy
clone
companion
copy
counterfeit
counterpart
doppelganger
double
dummy
dupe
duplicate
duplication
effigy
equal
equivalent
extra
facsimile
fake
fellow
fetch
forgery
image
imitation
impression
imprint
knockoff
likeness
look-alike
match
mate
miniature
mirror image
mock
mock-up
parallel
phoney
phony
picture
portrait
portrayal
print
re-creation
reconstruction
reduplication
reincarnation
replica
replication
reproduction
reserve
ringer
rip-off
rubber stamp
semblance
shadow
sham
simulation
spare
spit
spitting image
twin
version

Antonyms for carbon

antithesis
archetype
converse
opposite
original
prototype
reverse

Meanings of carbon

noun
1. The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
2. An atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it.
3. A sheet of carbon paper.
4. A carbon copy.
5. A fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon such as coal or charcoal.
6. Carbon dioxide, in the context of global warming and climate change.
7. A carbon rod or pencil used in an arc lamp.
8. A plate or piece of carbon used as one of the elements of a voltaic battery.
verb
1. To cause (someone) to receive a carbon copy of an email message.

Example Sentences

Diamonds are made entirely of carbon arranged in a crystal structure.
Reducing carbon emissions is crucial for fighting climate change.
The pencil lead is actually made of carbon mixed with clay.
Scientists measured the amount of carbon stored in the forest soil.
They installed filters to capture excess carbon from the factory’s exhaust.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to carbon, such as: alter ego, analog, analogue, antithesis, approximation, archetype, carbon copy.

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