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carbon

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


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In a healthy state they absorb vast quantities of planet-warming carbon dioxide, helping to keep the Earth cool.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The researchers also examined whether German scientists could have avoided the heavy water shortage by using graphite, a form of carbon that can also slow neutrons in nuclear reactors.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Germany wanted less stringent carbon emission targets for carmakers and a broad interpretation of "made in Europe" to include key non-EU trade partners.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

However, demand for renewable energy is expected to be supported by data centers seeking to cut carbon emissions and hedge against potential increases in electricity tariffs, he reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

I watch him convert oxygen to carbon dioxide.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

More disordered carbons store ions more efficiently in their nanopores, and the team are hoping to use these results to design better supercapacitors.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2024

"The synthesis of quaternary carbons, however, is a long-standing challenge in the field of organic chemistry, typically requiring numerous steps and relying on harsh conditions or less accessible starting materials."

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

The winter night blew in with frosty wind, and the street lamps with their sputtering carbons swung restlessly and made the shadows dart back and forth like a runner trying to steal second base.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck


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