dry ice

dry ice

n.

Solid carbon dioxide that sublimates at -78.5°C (-110°F) and is used primarily as a coolant.

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[Originally a trademark.]

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dry ice

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) solid carbon dioxide, which sublimes at -78.5°C: used as a refrigerant, and to create billows of smoke in stage shows Also called carbon dioxide snow

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dry ice

Solid carbon dioxide. Dry ice evaporates without first passing through a liquid state by sublimation except under moderate pressure (more than 73 atmospheres). It is used for refrigeration and for creating artificial smoke or fog effects.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

dry ice - solidified carbon dioxide; dry ice sublimates at -78.5 C and is used mainly as a refrigerant solid - matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure

Translations

dry ice n → ghiaccio secco

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dry ice n → ghiaccio secco