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Meaning of carbon

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carbon

Pronunciation:/ˈkɑɹbən/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. A sheet of carbon paper.

  4. A carbon copy.

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.