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Is the word carbono the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "carbono" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammatical usage in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are often reduced or nearly silenced, meaning the final "o" in "carbono" is pronounced as a very short, closed "u" sound (sounding much like carb'nu).

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. A pegada de carbono da empresa é muito alta. (The company's carbon footprint is very high.)
  2. Essa raquete de tênis é feita de fibra de carbono. (This tennis racket is made of carbon fiber.)
  3. Precisamos reduzir a emissão de carbono para salvar o planeta. (We need to reduce carbon emissions to save the planet.)
  4. O excesso de carbono na atmosfera causa o efeito estufa. (The excess of carbon in the atmosphere causes the greenhouse effect.)
  5. O diamante é uma forma pura de carbono. (Diamond is a pure form of carbon.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. A pegada de carbono desta empresa é bastante elevada. (The carbon footprint of this company is quite high.)
  2. Esta raquete de ténis é fabricada em fibra de carbono. (This tennis racket is manufactured in carbon fiber.)
  3. É urgente reduzir a emissão de carbono. (It is urgent to reduce carbon emission.)
  4. O excesso de carbono na atmosfera provoca o aquecimento global. (The excess of carbon in the atmosphere causes global warming.)
  5. O diamante é uma forma pura de carbono. (Diamond is a pure form of carbon.)