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carbon

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


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The spikes, designed to maximise his biomechanics, featured a carbon plate and aggressive rocker for propulsion, and titanium pins to keep the shoe light.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Under the ETS, Europe's industries and power plants are required to buy a permit, or allowance, for every tonne of carbon dioxide they emit, creating a financial incentive to invest in cleaner technologies.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

It also wants the bloc’s 27 member states to spend more revenues from the carbon trading system on ETS-paying sectors themselves to encourage them to invest in decarbonization.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Rondo isn’t the only company looking to reduce emissions from heat used in manufacturing: Another startup, Antora, uses carbon blocks for its battery that glow red when heated up—also like a toaster.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Working before the invention of carbon dating, they had no way to determine Aspero’s age.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Going shorter than four carbons resulted in an IL that didn't mix well with oil and was less thermally stable, he added.

From Science Daily May 2, 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

For a month he had worked on these papers, scribbling them during working hours, typing and making carbons on the typewriter at the New York Café, distributing them by hand.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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