El cicle del carboni
Example: El cicle del carboni és essencial per mantenir l'equilibri ambiental.
Definition
"El cicle del carboni" refers to the continuous movement and exchange of carbon atoms through the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. It plays a crucial role in regulating climate and sustaining life by balancing carbon dioxide levels and organic carbon storage.
Etymology
The term "el cicle del carboni" comes from Catalan, where "cicle" means cycle and "carboni" means carbon. Its roots trace back to Latin "cyclus" for circle or cycle and "carbo" for coal or carbon. Did you know? The carbon cycle concept emerged as scientists studied carbon's role in nature and climate.
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"El cicle del carboni" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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