This is the 1750th most frequent French word.
carbone
"Carbone" in English means "carbon."
Here, 'carbone' is used in the scientific context referring to the chemical compound known as carbon dioxide.
Le dioxyde de carbone est essentiel pour les plantes.
Carbon dioxide is essential for plants.
In this sentence, 'carbone' indicates materials derived from carbon as the primary chemical element.
Cette industrie utilise beaucoup de matériaux à base de carbone.
This industry uses a lot of carbon-based materials.
The third use of 'carbone' is metaphorical, referring to the ecological impact measured in terms of carbon emissions.