Activated Carbon (Noun)
Meaning
Powdered or granular carbon used for purifying by adsorption; given orally (as a slurry) it is an antidote for some kinds of poisons.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Activated carbon is often used in water filters to remove impurities and improve taste and odor.
- The hospital administered activated carbon to the patient who had ingested a toxic substance.
- The air purifier uses activated carbon to capture pollutants and allergens from the air.
- The emergency medical kit included a packet of activated carbon to be used in case of poisoning.
- The water treatment plant uses activated carbon to remove chlorine and other chemicals from the drinking water.