El ciclo del carbono
Example: El ciclo del carbono es esencial para mantener el equilibrio ambiental.
Definition
"El ciclo del carbono" refers to the natural process through which carbon atoms continuously move between the earth, atmosphere, oceans, and living organisms, playing a vital role in regulating Earth's climate and supporting life by maintaining environmental balance.
Etymology
The term "el ciclo del carbono" combines Spanish words where "ciclo" means cycle, derived from Latin 'cyclus' meaning circle or wheel, and "carbono" means carbon, originating from Latin 'carbo' meaning coal or charcoal. Did you know the concept highlights carbon's circular movement in nature?
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"El ciclo del carbono" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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