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carbon

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

Stegra expects to produce steel that cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 95% compared to the traditional process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The research shows that forests across the continent, long known for pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, have reversed course and are now contributing to emissions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Under normal conditions, carbon atoms are most stable with eight electrons.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 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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