CARBONOUS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon

Synonyms:

carbonaceous; carbonic; carboniferous; carbonous

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

carbon (an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds)

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