carbonaceous
adjective
car·bo·na·ceous
ˌkär-bə-ˈnā-shəs 
1
: relating to, containing, or composed of carbon
2
: rich in carbon
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Beyond hydrogen, the system produces biochar as a byproduct, only 15% by weight of the feedstock—a stable carbonaceous solid that has passed leachability and toxicity tests (TCLP).
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David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The carbonaceous chondrite puzzle For a long time, scientists assumed that the Earth’s atmosphere filtered out carbonaceous debris.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
But carbonaceous chondrites probably aren't the only sources of the Earth's water.
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 17 Apr. 2024
The carbonaceous chondrites are rich in water, carbon and organic compounds.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
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David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The carbonaceous chondrite puzzle For a long time, scientists assumed that the Earth’s atmosphere filtered out carbonaceous debris.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
But carbonaceous chondrites probably aren't the only sources of the Earth's water.
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 17 Apr. 2024
The carbonaceous chondrites are rich in water, carbon and organic compounds.
—Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Carbonaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonaceous. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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carbonaceous
adjective
car·bo·na·ceous
ˌkär-bə-ˈnā-shəs
: relating to, containing, or made up of carbon
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