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car·bon
carbon
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- pronunciation:
- kar
bn
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a chemical element that has six protons in each nucleus and that occurs in pure forms as diamond and graphite, or in a large variety of compounds such as carbon dioxide, carbohydrates, and petroleum hydrocarbons. (symbol: C)
Carbon is found in all living things.The propane molecule contains three atoms of carbon. |
definition 2: |
the carbon ash that results when wood or other organic matter is burned in the presence of little or no air; charcoal or soot.
Once in the fire, the old manuscript was quickly reduced to carbon. |
definition 3: |
see "carbon copy."
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definition 4: |
see "carbon paper."
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definition 5: |
in carbon arc lighting or welding, either of two graphite rods into which electrical current is conducted to form the arc.
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definition 6: |
in a battery, a rod or plate composed partly of carbon.
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related words: |
lead |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
of, pertaining to, resembling, or treated with carbon.
carbon compounds |
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