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carbon
Noun
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The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6.
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A piece of carbon paper.
Make sure the carbon is facing the second sheet of paper, before rolling it into the typewriter.
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A carbon copy.
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A fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon, such as coal or charcoal.
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, when talking about global warming and climate change.
dioxide
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noun
an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
injection
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noun
the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
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noun
(= shot)
the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
the nurse gave him a flu shot
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noun
any solution that is injected (as into the skin)