carbon
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɑɹbən/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: A methane molecule is made up of a single carbon with four hydrogens.
A sheet of carbon paper.
A carbon copy.
verb
Definitions
To cause (someone) to receive a carbon copy of an email message.
Example: When I send it, I'll carbon Julia so she's aware.