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1.nounThe chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
2.nounAn atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it."A methane molecule is made up of a single carbon with four hydrogens."
3.nounA sheet of carbon paper.
4.nounA carbon copy.
5.nounA fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon such as coal or charcoal.
6.nounCarbon dioxide, in the context of global warming and climate change.
7.nounA carbon rod or pencil used in an arc lamp.
8.nounA plate or piece of carbon used as one of the elements of a voltaic battery.
9.verbTo cause (someone) to receive a carbon copy of an email message."When I send it, I'll carbon Julia so she's aware."