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as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another
this new digital camera is a carbon of a well-known model costing almost twice as much
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as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
the bell tower is a carbon of an earlier one that toppled in an earthquake
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Recent Examples of carbon
Chemist Lai-Sheng Wang has been trying to make boron structures similar to those achieved by carbon, like the buckyball, for three decades.
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ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The researchers then used a chemical process to load the carbon structure with vanadium oxide.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
China is nearing a key decision point, in which refurbishment of its steel sectors could lock in the high-emissions industry’s carbon output for more than a decade, a top expert noted.
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
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ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The researchers then used a chemical process to load the carbon structure with vanadium oxide.
—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
China is nearing a key decision point, in which refurbishment of its steel sectors could lock in the high-emissions industry’s carbon output for more than a decade, a top expert noted.
—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carbon
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An Apple Valley woman who was pregnant with twins died in a crash Saturday.
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Then there’s the deeper penetration of digital twins (virtual factory replicas).
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The early copy remained tucked away in Britain’s National Archives until a volunteer cataloging records from the American Revolutionary War came across it in May among the papers of Royal Navy captains.
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Julia Giarmoleo, an EPA spokesperson, said the monitors did not detect elevated metals, but would not provide a copy of the data without a federal records request.
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Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
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Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response.
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Laser Projection Benefits Laser projectors offer significantly better image quality than units based on Xenon lamps, offering a higher light output, better color reproduction, greater contrast and an overall more uniform image.
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Pollination is crucial to plant reproduction and the wider ecosystem that relies on plants as a food source.
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The left is reserved for Mediheal, the Korean brand behind the viral Madecassoside Blemish toner pads, with a larger-than-life replica of the cyan box sitting next to the window.
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Patrons can enjoy a piece of birthday cake and sign a giant replica of the Declaration of Independence, according to the Arkansas Heritage webpage for the event.
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And that’s not counting the innumerable clones and knock-offs selling for half as much through Alibaba, Amazon and other direct-to-consumer (DTC) makers.
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The 56-year-old year old from Northern California scraped more than 100 of his mom’s TikToks to create an AI clone of his mom’s voice, with the help of ElevenLabs, a company that specializes in AI voice generation.
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For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
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McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop.
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One-click cleanup tools automatically identify unnecessary duplicates while keeping important files protected.
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The point is to try to fill up the book, or at least the page, with your favorite team, and then to trade any duplicates or unwanteds with your friends.
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“Carbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carbon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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