carbon

Example Sentences

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When climate models leave out calcifying plankton, they may miss key steps in the global carbon cycle.

From Science Daily

These are pieces of carbon and other chemicals, like a miniature lump of coal, that come from the incomplete burning of fuel.

From BBC

"Our latest analysis continues to show that overall, smart motorways remain our safest roads. They are also providing much needed extra capacity for drivers, helping to reduce congestion and lower carbon emissions," it said.

From BBC

The bike, made of carbon fiber and weighing about 29 pounds, had a longer range and a better battery life than her old electric scooter.

From Los Angeles Times

Dean's team took a different approach by working with graphene, a naturally occurring material made of a single layer of carbon atoms.

From Science Daily