carbon
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/ˈkɑɹbən/
English
Definitions
noun
- The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
- An atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it.“A methane molecule is made up of a single carbon with four hydrogens.”
- A sheet of carbon paper.
- A carbon copy.
verb
- To cause (someone) to receive a carbon copy of an email message.“When I send it, I'll carbon Julia so she's aware.”
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ccccarbon papercarbon copyatomic number 6dioxidetetrachloridehydrocarbonfractionationcoalgassootcharcoalnaphthatanicebiomass