noun
- An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds.
- synonyms: C, atomic number 6
- 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.
- synonyms: carbon paper
- A copy made with carbon paper.
- synonyms: carbon copy
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