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/ˈkɑɹbən/ · car·bon
noun
- The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. Graphite is a form of pure carbon.
- 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. The clerk used a sheet of carbon paper to create a duplicate 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.
Synonyms
Did you know? The word 'carbon' comes from the Latin 'carbo', meaning charcoal, which was used in ancient times for writing and drawing.