(n) :
a copy produced in an alternated stack of ordinary sheets of paper and carbon papers. The pression applied on the top sheet (by a pen or typewriter) causes every carbon paper to release its carbon cover, thus reproducing the writing on the subjacent layers of paper; any duplicate
"please make a carbon copy of this contract for our records."
(v) :
to create a carbon copy of
"please carbon copy this contract for our records."
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(n) :
a copy produced in an alternated stack of ordinary sheets of paper and carbon papers. The pression applied on the top sheet (by a pen or typewriter) causes every carbon paper to release its carbon cover, thus reproducing the writing on the subjacent layers of paper; any duplicate
"please make a carbon copy of this contract for our records."
(v) :
to create a carbon copy of
"please carbon copy this contract for our records."