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carbonado
nounverbC1/C2
/ˌkɑː.bəˈneɪ.dəʊ/A type of opaque, impure, and very hard diamond, typically black or dark gray, used industrially as an abrasive.
carbonara
nounB2
/ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːrə/A traditional Italian pasta dish made with eggs, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper.
carbonari
plural-nounC2
/ˌkɑːrbəˈnɑːri/Members of a 19th-century secret revolutionary society in Italy.
carbonatation
nounC2
/ˌkɑː.bə.nəˈteɪ.ʃən/A chemical process where carbon dioxide is introduced into a liquid, typically to form carbonates or bicarbonates.
carbonate
nounverbverb-transitiveB2-C1
/ˈkɑː.bə.neɪt/ (noun), /ˈkɑː.bə.neɪt/ (verb)A salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO₃²⁻); to charge with carbon dioxide gas.
carbonation
nounC1
/ˌkɑː.bənˈeɪ.ʃən/The process of dissolving carbon dioxide gas in a liquid (especially a beverage), or the resulting effervescence or fizz.
carbonatite
nounVery Rare / C2+
/ˌkɑːbəˈneɪtaɪt/A rare, igneous rock primarily composed of carbonate minerals such as calcite or dolomite.
carbondale
nounVery Low
/ˈkɑː.bən.deɪl/A proper noun referring to a place name, specifically a city or town. It is most commonly associated with cities in the United States, particularly in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
carbonette
nounExtremely rare / Neologism / Technical jargon
/ˌkɑːbəˈnɛt/A novel, artificial material resembling or derived from carbon, often designed to mimic properties of carbon while offering enhanced or specialized characteristics.
carbonic acid
nounC1
/kɑːˌbɒn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/A weak, naturally occurring acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water.
carbonic anhydrase
nounLow
/kɑːˌbɒnɪk ænˈhaɪdreɪz/An enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, protons, and bicarbonate ions.
carbonic-acid gas
nounC2
/kɑːˌbɒn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd ɡæs/A colourless, odourless gas (CO₂) produced by respiration and combustion.
carboniferous
adjectivenounC1-C2 / Technical / Low-frequency in general contexts.
/ˌkɑːbəˈnɪf(ə)rəs/Producing or containing carbon or coal.
carbonium ion
nounLow/Very Low
/kɑːˈbəʊnɪəm ˈaɪən/A positively charged organic ion where the positive charge is localized on a carbon atom, typically a five-coordinate or higher carbocation (in modern IUPAC definition).
carbonization
nounC2
/ˌkɑː.bə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process of converting organic matter into carbon or a carbon-rich residue through heating in the absence of air.
carbonize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
/ˈkɑːbənʌɪz/To convert into carbon or a carbon-containing residue, typically through heating or burning in the absence of air.
carbonless paper
nounLow frequency / Specialized
/ˈkɑː.bən.ləs ˈpeɪ.pə/A type of specially coated paper used to make copies of handwriting or typing without needing carbon paper.
carbonnade
nounLow
/ˌkɑː.bəˈnɑːd/A Flemish or Belgian stew of beef cooked slowly in beer, typically with onions, herbs, and sometimes mustard or brown sugar.
carbonyl
adjectivenounC2
/ˈkɑː.bə.naɪl/A functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O).
carbonyl chloride
nounC2/Technical
/ˌkɑː.bə.nɪl ˈklɔː.raɪd/A highly toxic, colorless gas with the chemical formula COCl₂, used as a chemical intermediate and chemical warfare agent.

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