Carbon
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond
Framework senses
- §1
- a copy made with carbon paper
- §2
- an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond
- §3
- a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon)