carbon

//ˈkɑːrbən//
B2Frequency Level 7Technical
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Noun

1

A chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, a nonmetal that forms the basis of all organic compounds and is found in all living organisms

Carbon is essential for all life on Earth.

2

A sheet of carbon paper used for making copies of documents

She placed a carbon between the two sheets to make a copy.

3

A carbon copy or duplicate

Please keep a carbon of this letter for your records.