non-carbonaceous
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/nɒnˌkɑːrbəˈneɪʃəs/
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/nɒnˌkɑːbəˈneɪʃəs/
not carbon-based
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-carbonaceous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'carbonaceous' which is derived from 'carbon', a chemical element.
Historical Evolution
'non-carbonaceous' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'carbonaceous', which itself comes from 'carbon'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not carbon-based', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or derived from carbon.
The non-carbonaceous material was used in the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 00:38