How do you say "carbon" in Russian?

Углерод

Uglerod

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "carbon" is Углерод (Uglerod).

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Pronunciation

The word rolls off as "Uglerod", with the stress falling on the first syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

Углерод is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Алмазы сделаны из углерода.

Almazy sdelany iz ugleroda.

Diamonds are made of carbon.

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How to remember Углерод

Imagine a shopper comparing two price tags the moment you hear "Uglerod" — how the word almost sounds like an English cousin ties them together.

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Questions about Углерод

How do you pronounce Углерод?

The word rolls off as "Uglerod", with the stress falling on the first syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is Углерод formal or casual?

Углерод is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Углерод used in Russian?

Углерод is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Алмазы сделаны из углерода. (Diamonds are made of carbon.).

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