How to Say "carbon-14" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “carbon-14” is “carbono” — B1 level.
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nounB1
referring to radiocarbon dating
Examples
El diamante es una forma de carbono puro.
Diamond is a form of pure carbon.
Debemos reducir nuestra huella de carbono para proteger el planeta.
We must reduce our carbon footprint to protect the planet.
El carbono es la base de toda la vida en la Tierra.
Carbon is the basis of all life on Earth.
Gender of 'carbono'
Since it ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Carbono vs. Carbón
Mistake: “Using 'carbono' when you mean 'coal'.”
Correction: Use 'carbono' for the chemical element or environmental topics, and 'carbón' for the black rock used as fuel or for a BBQ.
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