Meaning of black carbon | Babel Free
Definitions
Elemental carbon in the form of very fine graphite particulates, a major component of soot.
Examples
“Carbonaceous particles in the atmosphere consist⟳ of two major components — graphitic or black carbon and organic material.”
“Black carbon is the sooty material ejected from diesel engines in their exhaust⟳ gases. RSSB notes that it can cause lung diseases. Nitrogen dioxide is also a product of burning diesel and can effect people's lungs.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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