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carbon

UK
/ˈkɑː.bən/
US
/ˈkɑr.bən/

Translations

carbonnoun
carbons
pl
Carbon is a key element in organic chemistry.
Углерод является ключевым элементом в органической химии.
He made a carbon of the document for his records.
Он сделал копию документа для своих записей.
Additional translations
карбон
углеродное волокно
Synonyms
charcoal
graphite
coal
diamond
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
carbonadjective
UK
/ˈkɑː.bən/
US
/ˈkɑr.bən/
Attributive use (e.g., carbon emissions) warrants inclusion as adjective.
carbonverb
carboned
Past Simple
carboned
Past Participle
carboning
Gerund
Dated/informal transitive use meaning ‘to make a carbon copy’.

Definitions

carbonnoun
A chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, found in various forms such as diamond, graphite, and as a constituent of coal and petroleum.
Carbon is essential for life as it is a key component of organic compounds.
A piece of carbon paper or a carbon copy.
He handed me the carbon of the contract for my records.
A carbon rod used in arc lamps.
The old streetlights used carbon rods to produce light.
Greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, produced by human activities and regarded collectively.
The company pledged to halve its carbon by 2030.
carbonadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or containing carbon.
Carbon fiber materials are both strong and lightweight.
carbonverb
To make a carbon copy of (a document) or send someone a copy.
Please carbon me on that memo before it goes out.
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