Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

activated carbon

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.90 in modern English

Syllables: ac-ti-vat-ed -car-bon
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A very absorbent form of finely powdered carbon; used in purifying gases, and as an antidote for many poisons.

Uncountable

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

activated charcoal

Questions

What does activated carbon mean?: A very absorbent form of finely powdered carbon; used in purifying gases, and as an antidote for many poisons.

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