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Definition of Carbon dioxide
1. Noun. A heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis.
Exact synonyms: Carbonic Acid Gas, Co2
Specialized synonyms: Blackdamp, Chokedamp
Generic synonyms: Dioxide, Greenhouse Emission, Greenhouse Gas
Derivative terms: Carbonate
Specialized synonyms: Blackdamp, Chokedamp
Generic synonyms: Dioxide, Greenhouse Emission, Greenhouse Gas
Derivative terms: Carbonate
Definition of Carbon dioxide
1. Noun. (inorganic compound) The normal oxide of carbon, CO2; a colorless, odorless gas formed during respiration and combustion and consumed by plants during photosynthesis. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Carbon dioxide
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