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carbons

  • plural
    of carbon.
    carbon
    noun
    a widely distributed element that forms organic compounds in combination with hydrogen, oxygen, etc., and that occurs in a pure state as diamond and graphite, and in an impure state as charcoal. C; 12.011; 6; (of diamond) 3.51 at 20°C; (of graphite) 2.26 at 20°C.

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According to the researchers, the reactions proceed rapidly because the alkene carbons in cubene and quadricyclene are severely pyramidalized instead of flat.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 23, 2026

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

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