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carbon dioxide

[kahr-buhn dahy-ok-sahyd] / ˈkɑr bən daɪˈɒk saɪd /
NOUN
colorless odorless gas
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Just like trees and plants, seagrass has a superpower - it can absorb massive amounts of carbon dioxide.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

They then filled the tubes with nitrogen, carbon dioxide and acetylene.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

A June study by Allianz Trade estimated the centers emitted 286 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2025.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

For example, I recently wrote about a company that has figured out a way to remove carbon dioxide from sewage plants while also cutting your water bill.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Lithium hydroxide was used to absorb the carbon dioxide in our exhaled breath.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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