carbon dioxide

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.1.2 Derived terms 1.1.3 Related terms 1.1.4 Translations 1.1.5 See also

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carbon dioxide (uncountable)

1. (inorganic chemistry) The normal oxide of carbon, CO₂; a colorless, odorless gas formed during respiration and combustion and consumed by plants during photosynthesis.

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• carbonic acid gas
• E290 when used as an acidity regulator

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• carbon dioxide snow

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• carbon
• carbon monoxide
• dioxide

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• carbonate
• dry ice