English word carbonite comes from English carbon, English -ite
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| carbon | English (eng) | (countable) An atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it.. (countable, informal) A carbon copy.. (countable, informal) A sheet of carbon paper.. (ecology, uncountable) Carbon dioxide, in the context of global warming and climate change.. (uncountable) The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6.. A carbon rod or pencil used in an arc lamp.. A fossil fuel [...] |
| -ite | English (eng) | Forming adjectives (biology) Used to form nouns denoting segments or components of the body or an organ of the body.. (chemistry) Used to form names of certain chemical compounds, especially salts or esters of acids whose name ends in -ous.. (chiefly, US) Used to form demonyms.. (sometimes, pejorative) Used to form nouns denoting followers or adherents of a specified person, idea, doctrine, [...] |
| carbonite | English (eng) | A naturally occurring carbonaceous material formed from coal, natural coke.. An explosive composed of nitrobenzene, saltpetre, sulfur, and kieselguhr.. An explosive manufactured from a variety of materials, including nitroglycerine, wood meal and nitrates. |