carbon in Dutch

carbon in Dutch is koolstof, doorslag, kool — carbon means a chemical element (symbol C) found in all living things and in materials like coal, diamond, and graphite.

carbon in Dutch

koolstof

noun

(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.

doorslag

noun

(countable, informal) A carbon copy.

kool

noun

A fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon such as coal or charcoal.

koolstof

noun

A fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon such as coal or charcoal.

koolstofdioxide

noun

(ecology, climate change, uncountable) Ellipsis of carbon dioxide.

koolstof

noun

(ecology, climate change, uncountable) Ellipsis of carbon dioxide.

What does "carbon" mean?

noun A chemical element (symbol C) found in all living things and in materials like coal, diamond, and graphite.
"Diamonds and pencil lead are both made almost entirely of carbon."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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carbon in a sentence

Diamonds and pencil lead are both made almost entirely of carbon.
Companies are being pushed to cut their carbon emissions.

Similar words in Dutch

C carbon copy carbon paper

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "carbon" in Dutch?

"carbon" in Dutch is koolstof, doorslag, kool. carbon means: A chemical element (symbol C) found in all living things and in materials like coal, diamond, and graphite.

How do you use "carbon" in a sentence?

Example: "Diamonds and pencil lead are both made almost entirely of carbon." In Dutch, "carbon" is koolstof, doorslag, kool.

Are there other ways to say "carbon" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "carbon": koolstof, doorslag, kool, koolstofdioxide.

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