carbonaceous

UK
/ˌkɑː.bəˈneɪ.ʃəs/
US
/ˌkɑr.bəˈneɪ.ʃəs/

Translations

carbonaceousadjective
more carbonaceous
Comp.
most carbonaceous
Super.
UK
/ˌkɑː.bəˈneɪ.ʃəs/
US
/ˌkɑr.bəˈneɪ.ʃəs/
carbonéSe dit surtout en sciences, en géologie et en chimie pour des matières, roches ou sédiments riches en carbone ou contenant du carbone.
The carbonaceous material found in the meteorite suggests it may have originated from a comet.
Le matériau carboné trouvé dans la météorite suggère qu’il pourrait provenir d’une comète.
Additional translations
carbonacéPlus rare, surtout en contexte scientifique ou géologique.

Definitions

carbonaceousadjective
Relating to, containing, or composed of carbon.
The carbonaceous material found in the meteorite suggests it may have originated from a comet.
Rich in carbon, especially in reference to rocks or sediments.
The carbonaceous shale was studied for its potential to produce natural gas.