carbonless
|car-bon-less|
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/ˈkɑːrbənləs/
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/ˈkɑːbənləs/
without carbon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carbonless' originates from the word 'carbon,' with the suffix '-less' indicating the absence of carbon.
Historical Evolution
'carbon' changed from the French word 'charbon' and eventually became the modern English word 'carbon.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'carbon' referred to a chemical element, but in 'carbonless,' it evolved to mean 'without carbon paper.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to paper that does not require carbon paper to make a copy.
The company switched to carbonless forms to reduce waste.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 08:01