carbon
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"Covalently bonded carbon and hydrogen in comet and asteroid material are believed to have formed in the outer envelopes of stars, in high-energy events like supernovae, and in interstellar environments," Ms. Losurdo said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
Most forms of air conditioning are highly energy-intensive and, depending on its power source, can belch even more carbon into the atmosphere, trapping more of the sun’s heat and causing more intense heat waves.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
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
Under the rubbery fake toes are layers of black carbon graphite that look nothing like a real foot, but the foot flexes with me and gives some bounce to my step.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
Particularly intriguing was the large number of carbon atoms bound specifically to three other carbons and one oxygen atom, a structure being very rare in biomolecules.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
"Quaternary carbons are ubiquitous across various areas of research -- from drug discovery to material science," says co-first author Nathan Dao, a PhD candidate at Scripps Research.
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
“Those other carbons, the other suspects you’re supposed to test and retire. I know them all.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Vocabulary lists containing carbon
Black and Gray
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Ecology - Matter and Energy Flow in Ecosystems- Introductory
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