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Word: Carbonous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 18th century. Originally from classical Latin carbōn-, carbō + -ous
Definition:
Of the nature of or resembling coal or charcoal.
Definition:
Of or relating to the element carbon; containing carbon; specifically of divalent carbon (now rare).
