El carbó
Example: El carbó s'utilitza per generar electricitat a moltes plantes.
Definition
"El carbó" is a type of fossil fuel composed primarily of carbon, used as a source of energy. It is commonly burned to generate electricity in power plants due to its high energy content and availability.
Etymology
The term "el carbó" in Catalan derives from the Latin word 'carbo,' meaning coal or charcoal. Did you know? The Latin 'carbo' originally referred to something charred or burnt, which perfectly describes coal's formation from ancient organic matter.
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"El carbó" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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