dioxide
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noun
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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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By measuring the chemistry of rivers draining the mines, they quantified the extent of acid mine drainage and how much of the water was neutralized through mineral reactions that produce carbon dioxide.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
By the researcher's calculations, that figure is seven to 165 tons of carbon dioxide per ton of copper produced, depending on the sulfide content of the metal ore and local geologic conditions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Just like trees and plants, seagrass has a superpower - it can absorb massive amounts of carbon dioxide.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
With the feedback mechanism effectively switched off, carbon dioxide accumulated in the atmosphere and Earth remained warm.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
Her internal heat, the heat of anger, was cooking that accumulated carbon dioxide.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
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 Talbot, Henry P.
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 Beringer, Cornelius
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