Carbonaceous

//kɑːbəˈneɪʃəs// adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, relating to, rich in, or yielding carbon, or a compound of carbon.

Adjective

1
relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon wordnet

Synonyms

carbonic carboniferous carbonous

Etymology

From carbon + -aceous.

Related phrases

carbonaceous chondrite

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