carbon-poor
|car/bon-poor|
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/ˈkɑːrbən pʊr/
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/ˈkɑːbən pɔː/
low carbon content
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carbon-poor' originates from the combination of 'carbon,' a chemical element, and 'poor,' meaning lacking or deficient.
Historical Evolution
'carbon' from Latin 'carbo' meaning 'coal' and 'poor' from Old French 'povre' meaning 'lacking.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'carbon-poor' referred to materials with low carbon content, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a low content of carbon.
The carbon-poor soil required additional nutrients for plant growth.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 15:11