dioxide
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dioxides
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any oxide containing two oxygen atoms per molecule, both of which are bonded to an atom of another element
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another name for a peroxide
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But to achieve this, carbon dioxide removal -- the process of pulling carbon from the air -- would be required at enormous scale alongside major, rapid cuts to greenhouse gas emissions, the report said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
But modern gas generators produce upward of 90% less fine particulate matter, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide than a steel mill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
"Box breathing trains us to get used to variations in carbon dioxide in the blood and in the brain and helps overcome feelings of panic," she explains.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
To investigate the magnetic state of ultrathin ruthenium dioxide, the researchers examined its spin texture.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Working with James Chadwick, whose experimental skills matched his own, Rutherford trained his alpha particles on a series of gaseous targets: oxygen, carbon dioxide, even ordinary air.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
The blue flames also emit harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxides, as well as planet-warming gases.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2023
The burning of trash releases a host of pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxides and particulate matter, which are tiny fragments of debris that, once inhaled, cause an array of health problems.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 21, 2019
That said, I do love the dried fruit because it’s made without the sulfates and the sulfur dioxides and preservatives and is totally delicious.
From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2018
Most metals are deposited as such upon the cathode; a few, notably lead and manganese, separate in the form of dioxides upon the anode.
From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Henry P. Talbot
These oxides are distinguished from one another by such names as "higher" and "lower oxides," "peroxides," "protoxides," "dioxides," &c.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
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