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Activated Charcoal (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

  • The doctor prescribed activated charcoal to the patient who had ingested a toxic substance.
  • Activated charcoal is often used in water filters to remove impurities and improve taste.
  • The emergency room nurse administered a dose of activated charcoal to the child who had accidentally swallowed a poisonous substance.
  • Some people take activated charcoal supplements to help detoxify their bodies and improve digestion.
  • The paramedics carried activated charcoal in their first aid kits as a treatment for poisoning emergencies.

Synonyms

  • Activated Carbon

Hypernyms

  • Atomic Number 6
  • Carbon
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