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carbon

/ˈkɑː.bən/

/ˈkɑr.bən/

carbonnoun

carbons

Translations

углерод

Carbon is a key element in organic chemistry.

Углерод является ключевым элементом в органической химии.

копия

He made a carbon of the document for his records.

Он сделал копию документа для своих записей.

Additional translations

карбон

углеродное волокно

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

carbon dioxide

carbon monoxide

carbonadjective

/ˈkɑː.bən/

/ˈkɑr.bən/

Attributive use (e.g., carbon emissions) warrants inclusion as adjective.

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or containing carbon.

Carbon fiber materials are both strong and lightweight.

carbonverb

carboned

Past Simple

carboned

Past Participle

carboning

Gerund

Dated/informal transitive use meaning ‘to make a carbon copy’.

Definitions

To make a carbon copy of (a document) or send someone a copy.

Please carbon me on that memo before it goes out.