carbonaceous

American  

[kahr-buh-ney-shuhs] / ˌkɑr bəˈneɪ ʃəs /

adjective

1. of, like, or containing carbon.

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carbonaceous British  

/ ˌkɑːbəˈneɪʃəs /

adjective

1. of, resembling, or containing carbon

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Other Word Forms

• subcarbonaceous
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of carbonaceous

First recorded in 1785–95; carbon + -aceous

Example Sentences

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carbonaceous

"Our cosmic forensics team used collisional and dynamical models to link these to the formation of the Eulalia asteroid family, when a primitive carbonaceous chondrite-like object collided with another object," Bottke said.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026

The researchers focused especially on carbonaceous chondrites, a type of meteorite rich in carbon.

From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026

Scientists divide carbonaceous chondrites into six groups based on their age and composition.

From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026

Bennu is known as a carbonaceous asteroid, meaning it is rich in carbon-based material, including organic compounds.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 31, 2026

The greater part of the wood has been replaced by stone, the bark remaining as a carbonaceous substance like coal, which, however, is quickly destroyed when exposed to the action of the waves.

From The Geological Story of the Isle of Wight by J. Cecil Hughes