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Definition of Dry ice
1. Noun. Solidified carbon dioxide; dry ice sublimates at -78.5 C and is used mainly as a refrigerant.
Generic synonyms: Solid
Definition of Dry ice
1. Noun. Carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state, used especially as a cooling agent and for the production of fog-like special effects. It sublimes at -78.5°C (-109.3°F) at normal atmospheric pressure. ¹
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Medical Definition of Dry ice
1. Nitrogen in the liquid state. Liquid nitrogen is commonly used in cryotherapy. (27 Sep 1997)