hydrocarbon
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Origin of hydrocarbon
Vocabulary lists containing hydrocarbon
Earth Science - Middle School
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French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Thursday net profit doubled in the second quarter as conflict in the Middle East pushed up hydrocarbon prices.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Instead, hydrogen is usually found bonded to other elements, most often in water and hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas, coal, and oil.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026
Tierra del Fuego is Argentina's youngest and least populated province, with industries like hydrocarbon exploration and fishing closely followed by tourism as local sources of income.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
The government’s move to overhaul its hydrocarbon laws in favor of private investors has given U.S. executives more confidence, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
This quality is possessed by some chemicals of the chlorinated hydrocarbon group and by others of the organophosphorus group, all synthetically produced, as well as by certain naturally occurring substances.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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