non-carbon
|non-car-bon|
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/nɑn ˈkɑrbən/
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/nɒn ˈkɑːbən/
not containing carbon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-carbon' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'carbon', which is derived from Latin 'carbo', meaning 'charcoal'.
Historical Evolution
'non-carbon' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'carbon' to describe materials or processes not involving carbon.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not containing carbon', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing carbon or not related to carbon.
The non-carbon materials are used in the construction of the spacecraft.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42