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Noun: atomic number 6
  1. An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
    - carbon, C

Type of: nonmetal

Part of: black gold [informal], coal, crude, crude oil, fossil oil, limestone, oil, petroleum, rock oil

Encyclopedia: Atomic number 6