An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Containing or composed of carbon.

Etymology (EN): From → carbon + -aceous, from L. -aceus “-ous.”

Etymology (PE): Karboni, adj. from karbon, → carbon; karbondâr “having carbon,” with -dâr “having, possessor,” from dâštan “to have, to possess;” O.Pers./Av. root dar- “to hold, keep back, maintain, keep in mind;” cf. Skt. dhr-, dharma- “law;” Gk. thronos “elevated seat, throne;” L. firmus “firm, stable;” Lith. daryti “to make;” PIE base *dher- “to hold, support.”