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carbon atom

 

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Noun carbon atom has 1 sense
  1. carbon atom - an atom of carbon
    --1 is a kind of
    atom

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Carbon Atom

Definition: A carbon atom is the smallest unit of the element carbon, which is known for its ability to form the basis of organic chemistry.

Usage:

1. Noun:

When referring to a carbon atom as a noun, it represents a fundamental particle that makes up carbon-based compounds.

Example sentence: The carbon atom is the building block of life as we know it.

2. Adjective:

As an adjective, the term "carbon atom" can be used to describe anything related to or made of carbon atoms.

Example sentence: The diamond's brilliance is due to the arrangement of its carbon atoms.

3. Scientific Usage:

In scientific contexts, the term "carbon atom" can be used to discuss various properties, reactions, or structures of carbon atoms.

Example sentence: The researchers studied the bonding patterns of carbon atoms in their experiment.

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