Meaning of black carbon | Babel Free

Definitions

Elemental carbon in the form of very fine graphite particulates, a major component of soot.

uncountable

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.”

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