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carbon dioxide

[kahr-buhn dahy-ok-sahyd] / ˈkɑr bən daɪˈɒk saɪd /
NOUN
colorless odorless gas
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"Though the Sun was very slightly dimmer, levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide were much higher."

From Science Daily

It predicts some 38.1 billion metric tons of fossil carbon dioxide emissions this year alone.

From Salon

Its atmosphere is extremely thin and composed mostly of carbon dioxide, which means far less electrical charge is needed to trigger sparks than on Earth.

From Science Daily

Ships emit about 3% of global carbon dioxide, according to the International Maritime Organization, the United Nations’ maritime regulator.

From The Wall Street Journal

Car buyers would save $1,000 per vehicle, according to the administration’s math, but drivers would spend more on gas, and cars would emit more carbon dioxide.

From MarketWatch