Etymology
The word "carboncopy" is a compound of two words:
Meaning
A carboncopy is a document that is copied from an original using carbon paper. Carbon paper is a thin sheet of paper coated with a layer of carbon or wax that transfers ink from one sheet of paper to another.
Origin
The use of carbon paper to create duplicate copies of documents dates back to the 18th century. The first known patent for carbon paper was filed in England in 1806. Carbon paper was widely used in offices and businesses throughout the 19th and 20th centuries to create copies of letters, invoices, and other documents.
With the advent of photocopying and other more efficient copying methods, carbon paper gradually fell out of use. However, the term "carboncopy" is still used today to refer to a duplicate or reproduction of an original document.
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