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carbon

/ˈkɑɹbən/

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noun

Kohlenstoff

The 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.

Examples :

"The pencil's lead is made of carbon. "

Die Bleistiftmine besteht aus Kohlenstoff.

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noun

Kohlenstoffatom

An atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it.

Examples :

"A methane molecule is made up of a single carbon with four hydrogens."

Ein Methanmolekül besteht aus einem einzelnen Kohlenstoffatom mit vier Wasserstoffatomen.

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noun

Durchschlagpapier

A sheet of carbon paper.

Examples :

"My sister used a carbon to make a copy of her homework assignment. "

Meine Schwester benutzte Durchschlagpapier, um eine Kopie ihrer Hausaufgaben anzufertigen.

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noun

Durchschlag

A carbon copy.

Examples :

"My teacher asked me to bring a carbon copy of my essay to class. "

Mein Lehrer bat mich, einen Durchschlag meines Aufsatzes mit in die Klasse zu bringen.

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noun

Kohlenstoff, fossiler Brennstoff

A fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon such as coal or charcoal.

Examples :

"The power plant burned carbon to generate electricity. "

Das Kraftwerk verbrannte Kohlenstoff, um Strom zu erzeugen.

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noun

Kohlenstoffdioxid

Carbon dioxide, in the context of global warming and climate change.

Examples :

"Increased levels of carbon in the atmosphere are contributing to global warming. "

Erhöhte Mengen an Kohlenstoffdioxid in der Atmosphäre tragen zur globalen Erwärmung bei.

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noun

Kohlenstoffstab

A carbon rod or pencil used in an arc lamp.

Examples :

"The technician used a carbon to create a bright light for the presentation. "

Der Techniker verwendete einen Kohlenstoffstab, um ein helles Licht für die Präsentation zu erzeugen.

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noun

Kohleplatte

A plate or piece of carbon used as one of the elements of a voltaic battery.

Examples :

"The voltaic pile used in the science project included a thin carbon plate as one of its components. "

Das im Wissenschaftsprojekt verwendete Volta-Element enthielt eine dünne Kohleplatte als eine seiner Komponenten.

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verb

Jemanden in cc setzen

To cause (someone) to receive a carbon copy of an email message.

Examples :

"The teacher carboned copied the email about the upcoming field trip to all the parents. "

Der Lehrer setzte alle Eltern in cc der E-Mail über den bevorstehenden Ausflug.

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