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sulphur dioxide

sul·phur di·ox·ide
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suhl-fer dahy-ok-sahyd, -sid]
    • /ˈsʌl fər daɪˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd/
    • /ˈsʌl.fər daɪˈɒk.saɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhl-fer dahy-ok-sahyd, -sid]
    • /ˈsʌl fər daɪˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd/

Definition of sulphur dioxide words

  • noun sulphur dioxide a colourless soluble pungent gas produced by burning sulphur. It is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent and is used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid, the preservation of a wide range of foodstuffs (E220), bleaching, and disinfecting. Formula: SO2 0

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Parts of speech for Sulphur dioxide

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sulphur dioxide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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