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carbon

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


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The coroner said carbon testing was done in several stages to work out when he lived.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Once a crucial part of the fight against climate change, these forests are now releasing more carbon than they absorb.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Unwanted gas can be burned, releasing carbon dioxide, or even simply vented.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Some experts believe the wind project is critical to California’s goal of 100% carbon neutrality by 2045 and represents a key climate change solution.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He held the poop sheet on Roy Baty toward her; Rachael set down the paper bag and accepted the carbon sheet.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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