^ Well, if it didn’t have it, imagine how many people would pronounce it “Kohl-in-AIR”. I already spend enough time correcting “Sauron” (SOW-ron, not SOAR-on)
And, the Matter Replication system creates its own energy through atom splicing. It doesn’t create matter, rather breaks down surrounding matter at the subatomic level, and rearranges the particles to create what is required. It can also convert unbreathable air into breathable air, including converting carbon dioxide into oxygen.
From Wiki: “Replicators can also convert matter into energy. Following that principle, the device can dismantle any object into subatomic particles. The ensuing energy can then be stored for future use or immediately applied in a subsequent replication. This process is referred to as “recycling”, and is applied to everything from dirty dishes to outgrown children’s clothes.”