Carbon (Noun)
Meaning 1
An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds.
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Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Diamond is a crystalline form of pure carbon that is extremely hard and highly valued as a precious stone.
- The pencil lead is actually a mixture of graphite and clay, with the graphite being the main component that provides the darkness to the mark.
- Carbon is found in all forms of life and is the basis of all organic molecules.
- The body's cells are made up of complex carbon-based molecules, such as proteins and DNA.
- The manufacturer's specifications listed the cooking equipment's durable coating as a layer of amorphous carbon.
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Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.