carbon
US /ˈkɑːr.bən/
UK /ˈkɑːr.bən/
1.
carbono
a nonmetallic element that has four valence electrons, readily forming covalent bonds, and is the basic constituent of all organic compounds, occurring in all known life forms.
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Diamonds are a form of pure carbon.
Los diamantes son una forma de carbono puro.
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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Las plantas absorben dióxido de carbono de la atmósfera.
2.
papel carbón
a piece of carbon paper.
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Make sure to put a carbon between the sheets for a copy.
Asegúrate de poner un papel carbón entre las hojas para una copia.