Meaning & use
carbon
A chemical element that forms the basis of all known life and appears in forms such as coal, graphite, and diamond.
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Carbon combines with oxygen when fuel burns, releasing energy and carbon dioxide.
Diamonds and pencil graphite are both made of pure carbon.
A note on using this word
Symbol C on the periodic table; frequently appears in compounds like "carbon dioxide," "carbon footprint," and "carbon dating."
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