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carbon

/ˈkɑɹbən/

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noun

Carbono

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. "

La mina del lápiz está hecha de carbono.

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noun

Átomo de carbono

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."

Una molécula de metano está formada por un solo átomo de carbono con cuatro hidrógenos.

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noun

Papel carbón

A sheet of carbon paper.

Examples :

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

Mi hermana usó papel carbón para hacer una copia de su tarea.

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noun

Copia al carbón

A carbon copy.

Examples :

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

Mi profesor me pidió que llevara una copia al carbón de mi ensayo a clase.

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noun

Carbón, combustible fósil

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

Examples :

"The power plant burned carbon to generate electricity. "

La central eléctrica quemó carbón para generar electricidad.

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noun

Dióxido de carbono

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

Examples :

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

Los niveles crecientes de dióxido de carbono en la atmósfera están contribuyendo al calentamiento global.

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noun

Varilla de carbón

A carbon rod or pencil used in an arc lamp.

Examples :

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

El técnico usó una varilla de carbón para crear una luz brillante para la presentación.

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noun

Placa de carbono

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. "

La pila voltaica utilizada en el proyecto de ciencias incluía una placa de carbono delgada como uno de sus componentes.

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verb

Poner en copia oculta

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. "

El profesor puso en copia oculta el correo electrónico sobre la próxima excursión a todos los padres.

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