dry ice

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Turn on the wind machines, pump out the dry ice, set the lights to "romantic" - it's time for the slow ones.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The melting dry ice releases CO2, just like a breathing human, and attracts bed bugs.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2024

A doctor later examined the contents of the packet of mouth freshener and confirmed it contained dry ice, police said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024

“It’s almost like putting dry ice on your head and kind of puts the follicles to sleep as the chemo is being administered,” Berlie said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024

The nun’s blood arrived at the C.D.C. in glass tubes in a box lined with dry ice.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston