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单词 carbonite
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carbonite

/ˈkɑːbənʌɪt/
noun
1 Geology. A natural coke-like material, typically formed by the action of igneous intrusions on bituminous coal deposits. Now rare.
2 Chemistry. A salt or ester of an oxyacid in which carbon is divalent or supposedly so; specifically a salt of an anion CO2 2−. Also (in non-technical use): a basic carbonate (of lead, copper, etc.).
  • In some instances perhaps confused with, or a typographical error for, carbonate..
3 Science Fiction. (The name of) a carbon-based material in which a person can be cryogenically preserved.
  • Introduced in the film ‘Star Wars Episode V: The Empire strikes Back’ (1980)..

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Richard Kirwan (1733–1812), chemist and mineralogist. From carbon + -ite.

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