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carbon dioxide

n.

A colorless, odorless, incombustible gas, CO₂, formed during respiration, combustion, and organic decomposition and used in food refrigeration, carbonated beverages, inert atmospheres, fire extinguishers, and aerosols. Also called carbonic acid gas.

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carbon dioxide

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless odourless incombustible gas present in the atmosphere and formed during respiration, the decomposition and combustion of organic compounds, and in the reaction of acids with carbonates: used in carbonated drinks, fire extinguishers, and as dry ice for refrigeration. Formula: CO₂ Also called carbonic-acid gas

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carbon dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas that is present in the atmosphere and is formed when any fuel containing carbon is burned. It is breathed out of an animal's lungs during respiration, is produced by the decay of organic matter, and is used by plants in photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide is also used in refrigeration, fire extinguishers, and carbonated drinks. Chemical formula: CO₂.

Thesaurus

Noun

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carbon dioxide - a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis carbonic acid gas, CO2 blackdamp, chokedamp - the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life dioxide - an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule greenhouse emission, greenhouse gas - a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation

Translations

carbon dioxide n → anidride f carbonica, biossido di carbonio

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carbon dioxide n → anidride f carbonica, biossido di carbonio