hydrocarbons
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Many hydrocarbons are used as fuels. Some examples of hydrocarbon fuels are the components of gasoline; methane, which is the main ingredient of natural gas; and some components of wood.
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Carney was born in Fort Smith, a remote town in Canada's Northwest Territories, and was raised in Edmonton, Alberta, a province rich in hydrocarbons.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
She notes that the hydrocarbons needed for life that we have on Earth are on Titan’s frozen surface, while liquid water is buried 50 miles below.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
"The alternatives for getting cargo, whether that's hydrocarbons or container shipping, are really not great… it is really still troubling times with no clarity and no change of fortunes within sight."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Crude oil” is a collective term for any big batch of hydrocarbons pulled from the ground as a liquid.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
In view of these antecedents, it is not surprising that three of the insecticides that are related to this group are among the most violently poisonous of all the hydrocarbons.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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