carbon

Example Sentences

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She says she is teaching her son to value "real experiences" over possessions and takes measures to offset the carbon footprint of the hobby.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Tungsten has the highest melting point of any element, while graphene, a single-atom-thick sheet of carbon, is known for its exceptional strength and heat resistance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Rent increases will only be permitted "where landlords deliver genuine improvements to homes, particularly upgrades that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Unlike fission, nuclear fusion generates “no long-lived radioactive waste,” Bechtel says, and unlike fossil fuels, it doesn’t involve burning finite resources and creating carbon emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Cells depend on chemical reactions to live: during respiration, for instance, sugar combines chemically with oxygen to make carbon dioxide and energy.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee