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Definition of Activated charcoal

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.

Definition of Activated charcoal

1. Noun. (chemistry) activated carbon ¹

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Medical Definition of Activated charcoal

1. A type of carbon produced through exposing a source material such as wood or bone to very high temperatures in the presence of steam, air or carbon monoxide. Activated carbon is very good at removing (adsorbing) contaminants and is used in water filters, to decolour solutions and is sometimes administered to poisoning victims. (15 Jan 1998)

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