carbonchemicals
nounUK /ˈkɑːbən ˈkɛmɪkəlz/
US /ˈkɑːrbən ˈkɛmɪkəlz/
Carbon chemicals are substances made mostly of carbon, like the stuff in pencils and diamonds.
Scientists study carbon chemicals to make new medicines and plastics.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Chemicals derived from coal, petroleum, or natural gas used in industry.
The factory produces carbon chemicals for making fertilizers.
3. Compounds containing carbon atoms bonded to other elements.
Methane and ethanol are simple carbon chemicals.
4. Products made through carbon chemistry processes in manufacturing.
Carbon chemicals are used to create dyes and solvents.