carbon

• Élément chimique (symbole C), constitutif de base de la vie et de la chimie organique, présent dans tous les organismes vivants et dans de nombreux matériaux naturels et synthétiques. Désigne également le charbon, le graphite, le diamant et les différentes formes de ce corps simple.

A chemical element (symbol C) that is fundamental to life and organic chemistry, found in all living organisms and many natural and synthetic materials.

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1. B2formalscientific

   A nonmetallic chemical element with symbol C, found in all organic matter and many minerals.

   élément chimique carbone

   • Diamonds are a form of pure carbon.
   • Carbon is essential for life on Earth.
   • The scientist measured the carbon content in the sample.

2. Carbon dioxideB1formalscientific

   A gas produced by burning carbon and by breathing, often associated with climate change.

   Dioxyde de carbone

   • The factory reduced its carbon emissions by 20%.
   • Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
   • Carbon footprint measures the impact of human activities on the environment.

   Synonymescarbon dioxide

3. Carbon copyB1informaltechnical

   A copy of a document made using carbon paper, or an email recipient who receives a copy.

   Copie carbone

   • Please send me a carbon copy of the report.
   • I was put on carbon copy for the email thread.
   • He kept a carbon copy of the contract for his records.

   Synonymescopyduplicate