plural of alpha carbon

(physics, astronomy) A group of nuclear reactions, that involve the interaction of protons with carbon, nitrogen and oxygen nuclei, thought to be the main source of energy in main-sequence stars of greater than 1.4 solar mass.

(geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the lower, middle and upper Mississippian and lower, middle and upper Pennsylvanian epochs from about 345 to 280 million years ago, when coal was laid down.

(geology) the Carboniferous period

Containing or producing carbon.

a stew of meat cooked in beer / broiled meat or fish; carbonado

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of carbonize.

a chondrite which contains a high level of organic matter

of, relating to, rich in, or yielding carbon, or a compound of carbon.

(cooking, dated) Meat or fish that has been scored and broiled.