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carbon

[kahr-buhn] / ˈkɑr bən /
NOUN
element
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Antonyms
STRONG


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The restoration follows decades of drainage and tree planting that altered the bogs, which are now recognised as important carbon stores and habitats.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Other studies have also identified ocean acidification, caused by carbon dioxide making seawater more acidic, as another stressor because it makes shell formation more difficult.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

For example, I recently wrote about a company that has figured out a way to remove carbon dioxide from sewage plants while also cutting your water bill.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The rainforest stores vast amounts of carbon and plays a key role in regulating the climate.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Her internal heat, the heat of anger, was cooking that accumulated carbon dioxide.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg

According to the researchers, the reactions proceed rapidly because the alkene carbons in cubene and quadricyclene are severely pyramidalized instead of flat.

From Science Daily Jan. 23, 2026

In the new findings, which were published in Science on April 5, 2024, Scripps Research chemists show that it's possible to convert feedstock chemicals into quaternary carbons using a single, inexpensive iron catalyst.

From Science Daily Apr. 5, 2024

Energy Information Administration, the global supply of crude oil, other liquid carbons, and biofuels is expected to meet global demand through 2050.

From Seattle Times May 5, 2023

A particular ceramide’s character depends on the size of its acyl tail, a portion of the molecule that can contain from 12 to more than 26 carbons.

From Science Magazine Mar. 15, 2023

After choosing a nib Tillie said, "I hope in the future, Noah, that you will use a ballpoint pen only when you have to press hard to make multiple carbons."

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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