Describing any process that has a high carbon footprint in relation to its economic importance

(biochemistry) The natural removal of carbon from the atmosphere by the soil and plants

(derogatory) The doctrine that the molecules responsible for the chemical processes of life must be constructed primarily from carbon.

(organic chemistry) The compound NC-C≡C-CN; dicyanoacetylene

(astrology) Pertaining to a type of asteroid, meteor, or comet, that contains mainly the carbon element and iron. / Being a certain type of metal alloy.

(astronomy) A theoretical type of terrestrial planet that could form, if protoplanetary discs are carbon-rich and oxygen-poor.

plural of carbon paper

plural of carbon star

(informal, organic chemistry) Clipping of carbon tetrachloride.

The transfer of CO₂-intensive industries, and consequently of greenhouse gas emissions and industrial jobs, from countries applying strict emission controls to countries with less stringent environmental regulations.