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dry ice

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dry ice
n.
Solid carbon dioxide that sublimates at -78.5°C (-110°F) and is used primarily as a coolant.
[Originally a trademark.]
dry ice
Noun
solid carbon dioxide used as a refrigerant
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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 → nieve f carbónica; hielo seco
dry ice n → neige f carbonique
dry ice dry n → Trockeneis nt
dry ice n → ghiaccio secco


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