What does "activated carbon" mean?

A very absorbent form of finely powdered carbon; used in purifying gases, and as an antidote for many poisons.

What is a synonym for "activated carbon"?

Common synonyms include: activated charcoal, charcoal, charcoals.

noun

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Noun

1
A very absorbent form of finely powdered carbon; used in purifying gases, and as an antidote for many poisons. uncountable
2
powdered or granular carbon used for purifying by adsorption; given orally (as a slurry) it is an antidote for some kinds of poisons wordnet