carbon dioxide

Definition of Carbon Dioxide in English :

Noun

1. carbon dioxide, carbonic acid gas, co2

a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Carbon Dioxide

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noun

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

. Also called: carbonic-acid gas

Carbon Dioxide

see synonyms of 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

Carbon Dioxide

see synonyms of carbon dioxide

n.

A colorless, odorless, incombustible gas, CO₂, that is formed during respiration, combustion, and organic decomposition, is an essential component in photosynthesis, and is used in food refrigeration, carbonated beverages, inert atmospheres, fire extinguishers, and aerosols. Also called carbonic acid gas.

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