carbonium

noun

car·bo·ni·um kär-ˈbō-nē-əm

: an organic ion carrying a positive charge on a carbon atom compare carbanion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The bezel is blue carbonium, a lightweight, durable material used in the aerospace industry that, because its manufacturing process involves using waste materials, has a 40% lower environmental impact than other carbon. —

Carol Besler, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2021

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