carbon dioxide

car·bon di·ox·ide

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-buh n dahy-ok-sahyd, -sid]
- /ˈkɑr bən daɪˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-buh n dahy-ok-sahyd, -sid]
- /ˈkɑr bən daɪˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd/

Definitions of carbon dioxide words

uncountable noun carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide is a gas. It is produced by animals and people breathing out, and by chemical reactions. 3
noun carbon dioxide 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 3
noun carbon dioxide a colorless, odorless, incombustible gas, CO2, somewhat heavier than air, that is a product of respiration and combustion: produced commercially and used widely in fire extinguishers, carbonated beverages, etc.: in photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water are absorbed by plants, which synthesize certain carbohydrates and release oxygen into the air 3
noun carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas formed during respiration, the decomposition and combustion of organic compounds, and in the reaction of acids with carbonates. 3
noun carbon dioxide a colorless, odorless, incombustible gas, CO 2 , present in the atmosphere and formed during respiration, usually obtained from coal, coke, or natural gas by combustion, from carbohydrates by fermentation, by reaction of acid with limestone or other carbonates, or naturally from springs: used extensively in industry as dry ice, or carbon dioxide snow, in carbonated beverages, fire extinguishers, etc. 1
noun carbon dioxide gas: carbon and oxygen 1

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Origin of carbon dioxide

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Carbon dioxide

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carbon dioxide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for carbon dioxide

noun carbon dioxide

carbonic acid — a weak acid formed when carbon dioxide combines with water: obtained only in aqueous solutions, never in the pure state. Formula: H2CO3

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