c
1 of 2nouna metric unit of measurement used to determine the temperature of a place or thing based on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0° under standard conditions
the first note in the C-major scale
In music, the pitch "C" is a specific note that serves as a foundational element in the musical scale. It is the first note in the C-major scale, which consists of C, D, E, F, G, A, and B. The note "C" can appear in various octaves, with each octave representing a different pitch range. "C" is often used as a reference point for tuning and composing music. Its position and use in different compositions help create melodies and harmonies, making it a fundamental note for musicians.
the 3rd letter of the Roman alphabet
a general-purpose programing language closely associated with the UNIX operating system
one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine
the speed at which light travels in a vacuum; the constancy and universality of the speed of light is recognized by defining it to be exactly 299,792,458 meters per second
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