carbon-rich
High element six
Carbon-rich describes materials or environments containing a high proportion of carbon.
The term appears in contexts from astronomy to cooking: carbon-rich asteroids, carbon-rich soil, carbon-rich foods like beans and grains.
In environmental discussions, carbon-rich ecosystems like peatlands store significant amounts of carbon that would otherwise enter the atmosphere.
Combustible sedimentary rock
- peatWaterlogged decomposed vegetation
- anthraciteHighest-grade coal variety
- ligniteLow-rank sedimentary fuel
- shaleCompacted clay sediment
bitumen · graphite · fossil fuels · sedimentary · deposits · seams · petroleum · tar sands
Interstellar gas formation
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- interstellarBetween celestial bodies
- carbonaceousContaining or composed of carbon
- chondriteMeteorite containing round grains
asteroid · meteorite · cosmic dust · protoplanetary · giant star · nucleosynthesis · red giant · circumstellar
Decayed organic fertilizer
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- organic matterMaterial from living sources
- biocharCharred biomass soil amendment
- mulchProtective plant bedding
loam · topsoil · decomposition · earthworms · microbial · fertile · amendments · peat moss
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- alloysMetallic element mixtures
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
- smeltingExtracting metal from ore
- cokeCarbonized coal fuel
cast iron · carbide · electrodes · manufacturing · hardening · tempering · foundry · pig iron
Plant-based digestive aid
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- starchesComplex edible sugars
sugars · glycemic · energy · macronutrient · glucose · cellulose · plant-based · root vegetables
coal
Combustible sedimentary rock
- peatWaterlogged decomposed vegetation
- anthraciteHighest-grade coal variety
- ligniteLow-rank sedimentary fuel
shale · bitumen · graphite · fossil fuels · sedimentary · deposits · seams · petroleum · tar sands · oil shale
nebula
Interstellar gas formation
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- interstellarBetween celestial bodies
- carbonaceousContaining or composed of carbon
chondrite · asteroid · meteorite · cosmic dust · protoplanetary · giant star · nucleosynthesis · red giant · circumstellar · spectrum
compost
Decayed organic fertilizer
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- organic matterMaterial from living sources
- biocharCharred biomass soil amendment
mulch · loam · topsoil · decomposition · earthworms · microbial · fertile · amendments · peat moss · leaf mold
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- alloysMetallic element mixtures
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
- smeltingExtracting metal from ore
coke · cast iron · carbide · electrodes · manufacturing · hardening · tempering · foundry · pig iron · blast furnace
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
starches · sugars · glycemic · energy · macronutrient · glucose · cellulose · plant-based · root vegetables · tubers
carbon-richoxygen-rich
Having high O2 concentration
nitrogen-rich · iron-rich · silicon-based · carbon-free · mineral-rich