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dry ice

NOUN
frozen carbon dioxide
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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 heart given to Domenico during a transplant in late December was reportedly transported to the hospital in direct contact with dry ice, causing severe tissue damage.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Benjamin's body was kept on dry ice for two months after his death in a separate bedroom in the family's Los Angeles home.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 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

Steam rises from the well of dry ice.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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