De koolstofcyclus
Example: De koolstofcyclus speelt een belangrijke rol in het klimaat.
Definition
"De koolstofcyclus" refers to the natural process through which carbon atoms continuously move through the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms, playing a crucial role in regulating the climate and supporting life by cycling carbon in various chemical forms.
Etymology
The term "de koolstofcyclus" combines Dutch words where "koolstof" means carbon, derived from 'kool' meaning coal and 'stof' meaning substance, and "cyclus" meaning cycle, which comes from the Latin 'cyclus' and Greek 'kyklos,' meaning circle or wheel. Did you know? The concept highlights the never-ending circular journey of carbon atoms essential for life.
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"De koolstofcyclus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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