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 carbon carbon /ˈkɑːrbən/

noun

  1. () An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds  ( atomic number 6 , C , carbon )
    an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
      Carbon is an element found in all living organisms.
    Carbon is an element found in all living organisms.
  2. A copy made with carbon paper  ( carbon , carbon copy )
    a copy made with carbon paper
  3. A thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper  ( carbon , carbon paper )
    a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper