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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

activated carbon carbon radiocarbon activated coal carbon having very fine pores granular activated carbon active carbon filter highly adsorbent powdered carbon highly adsorptive form of carbon porous form of carbon absorbent carbon active charcoal activated carbon filter active coal activated charcoal filter

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Hypernyms

carbon c atomic number 6

Examples

Activated charcoal and clay have been added to the water in a bid to neutralize its odor and taste, without completely eliminating the problem. Source: Internet

The air purification system contains three compressors, a buffer tank, dryers, filters, and activated charcoal filters. Source: Internet

Brimming with purifying black activated charcoal and vitamin P, the active component in citrus peel, the formula warms skin on contact to open the pores, then lifts away dirt, oil, and impurities to combat acne and blemishes. Source: Internet

Great post, thanks for the heads up on activated charcoal for whitening. Source: Internet

Induced vomiting, stomach lavage and activated charcoal will all be used if ingestion occurred shortly before the dog has been taken for treatment. Source: Internet

In it, she praises (fictional) tampons called “Xtra” — millennial speak for excessive or dramatic — made with Chilean alpaca fleece core, activated charcoal and probiotics to “restore your delicate flora.” Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

activated carbon filter activated carbon filtration activated carbons activated charcoal filter activated coal activated complex