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carbon

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


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Its atmosphere is extremely thin and composed mostly of carbon dioxide, which means far less electrical charge is needed to trigger sparks than on Earth.

From Science Daily

Also, nuclear power doesn’t produce any carbon emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Car buyers would save $1,000 per vehicle, according to the administration’s math, but drivers would spend more on gas, and cars would emit more carbon dioxide.

From MarketWatch

There are plenty of false alarms, carbon footprints and all, and the future is unknowable, but watch for symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a revamped energy strategy published in February, Japan’s government said nuclear power offers big advantages over imported fossil fuels, such as stability of supply and low carbon emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal