Definition of Sulfur dioxide

1. Noun. A colorless toxic gas (SO2) that occurs in the gases from volcanoes; used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions; causes acid rain.

Exact synonyms: Sulphur Dioxide
Generic synonyms: Dioxide, Pollutant, Gas

Definition of Sulfur dioxide

1. Noun. (inorganic compound) A toxic gas, of molecular formula SO2 that is found in the emissions of volcanos and those of burning coal or petroleum; dissolves in water to form sulfurous acid and, in the presence of oxygen, sulfuric acid, and is thus responsible for acid rain. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Sulfur Dioxide

sulfur-crested cockatoo
sulfur acid
sulfur alcohol
sulfur bacteria
sulfur bacterium
sulfur bath
sulfur bottom
sulfur candle
sulfur candles
sulfur cast
sulfur cockatoo
sulfur cone
sulfur cycle
sulfur dibromide
sulfur dioxide (current term)
sulfur ether
sulfur fungus
sulfur hexafluoride
sulfur impression
sulfur match
sulfur mine
sulfur monoxide
sulfur mustard
sulfur nitride
sulfur ore
sulfur oxide
sulfur oxides
sulfur paintbrush
sulfur parakeet

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