carbon-heavy
|car/bon-heav/y|
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/ˈkɑːrbən ˈhɛvi/
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/ˈkɑːbən ˈhɛvi/
high carbon content
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carbon-heavy' originates from the combination of 'carbon,' a chemical element, and 'heavy,' meaning having great weight or density.
Historical Evolution
'Carbon' comes from the Latin word 'carbo,' meaning coal, and 'heavy' from Old English 'hefig,' meaning having weight.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'carbon-heavy' referred to materials with high carbon content, but now it is often used to describe processes or industries with high carbon emissions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that contains a high amount of carbon, often used in the context of emissions or materials.
The factory is known for its carbon-heavy emissions.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 10:53