activated carbon

/ˌæktəˈveɪdɪd ˌkɑrbən/
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Definitions of activated carbon
  1. noun
    powdered or granular carbon used for purifying by adsorption; given orally (as a slurry) it is an antidote for some kinds of poisons
    synonyms: activated charcoal
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    type of:
    C, atomic number 6, carbon
    an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
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