carbon
US /ˈkɑːr.bən/
UK /ˈkɑːr.bən/
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carbone
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.
Les diamants sont une forme de carbone pur.
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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Les plantes absorbent le dioxyde de carbone de l'atmosphère.
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papier carbone
a piece of carbon paper.
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Make sure to put a carbon between the sheets for a copy.
Assurez-vous de mettre un carbone entre les feuilles pour une copie.