carbon dioxide — A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːrbən daɪˈɑːksaɪd/
Korean meaning: 탄소와 유기화합물의 연소 및 호흡으로 생성되는 무색무취의 기체
Korean pronunciation: **카**번 다이**옥**사이드
Example Sentences
- My diet consists mainly of carbon dioxide - I'm basically a plant at this point!
- Global carbon dioxide concentrations have reached alarming levels.
- Trees are nature's carbon dioxide vacuum cleaners, but they don't come with warranties.
carbon dioxide
NOUN//ˈkɑːrbən daɪˈɑːksaɪd//
A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration
Car exhaust releases carbon dioxide gas into the city air
Carbon dioxide will divide what trees provide
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'carbo(석탄)'와 그리스어 'dis(두 개의)' + 'oxys(산소)'가 결합되어 '두 개의 산소를 가진 탄소 화합물'이라는 의미로 만들어진 화학 용어
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📝Examples
“My diet consists mainly of carbon dioxide - I'm basically a plant at this point!”
“Global carbon dioxide concentrations have reached alarming levels.”
“Trees are nature's carbon dioxide vacuum cleaners, but they don't come with warranties.”
“The factory's carbon dioxide output exceeds environmental standards.”
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