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carbon

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


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Earlier observations also detected carbon monoxide gas around the star, indicating that these objects are rich in volatile materials and closely resemble the icy comets found in our own solar system.

From Science Daily

Biochar production generates carbon credits, which AMP can sell to companies wanting to make up for their own greenhouse gas emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal

These microscopic pores act like adjustable valves, letting carbon dioxide enter the leaf for photosynthesis while allowing water vapor to escape into the air.

From Science Daily

It allows The Carbon Removers - based near Crocketford - to launch a major fundraising drive towards its aim of removing one million tonnes of carbon every year by 2030.

From BBC

When burned, fossil fuels emit greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide that trap heat near the Earth's surface, contributing to climate change.

From Barron's