Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Carbon Dioxide.
Carbon Dioxide - as a noun
A heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carbonic acid gasco2Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dioxidegreenhouse emissiongreenhouse gasHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere."
"Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis."
"Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the ocean can lead to coral bleaching."
"Excessive carbon dioxide emissions are a major concern for environmentalists."
"The combustion of coal results in the release of carbon dioxide."
