carbo
noun
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carbo
1 American
[kahr-boh]
/ ˈkɑr boʊ /
carbo-
2
American
carbo-
British
combining form
Usage
What does carbo- mean? The combining form carbo- is used like a prefix meaning “carbon.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry. The form carbo- ultimately comes from Latin carbō, meaning “charcoal.” Yes, charcoal. The dishes carbonara and carbonade are also related to the Latin carbō. The Greek translation of Latin carbō is ánthrax, “charcoal” or “carbuncle,” which is the source of the word anthrax. Find out more at our entry for the word. What are variants of carbo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, carbo- becomes carb-, as in carbene. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article for carb-.
Etymology
Origin of carbo
By shortening; cf. -o
Example Sentences
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There are efforts underway to get FAA approval for completely autonomous carbo planes to operate alongside piloted aircraft, he said.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2023
Voting for the scarecrow contest ends Sunday, but the Pervans plan to keep their carbo Solo out until after Halloween.
From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2022
De Hot Pot is a sliver of a Trinidadian restaurant ideal for pre- or post-roller skate carbo loading.
From New York Times • May 29, 2019
"The most important supplement you will benefit from is carbohydrate – anything with a carbohydrate component to it, whether it's sports drinks or carbo gels that top up supplies of glycogen."
From The Guardian • Feb. 1, 2013
The root kol is common to all the Teutonic nations, while in French and other Romance languages derivatives of the Latin carbo are used, e.g. charbon de terre.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
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