sulphur dioxide

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noun

Systematic name: sulphur(IV) oxide. a colourless soluble pungent gas produced by burning sulphur. It is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent and is used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid, the preservation of a wide range of foodstuffs ( E220 ), bleaching, and disinfecting. Formula: SO 2

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Activists link the complex and its emissions of particulate matter and sulphur dioxide to an estimated 16,530 premature deaths.

From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026

In addition to the danger of the release of toxic sulphur dioxide gas, just being exposed to dust particles from the concentrate can damage a person’s respiratory system.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2024

Pinatubo, the resulting half a degree of global cooling was the result of about 15 million tonnes of sulphur dioxide injected into the stratosphere.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2024

This not only releases large amounts of CO2, but also produces toxic gases such as sulphur dioxide.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2023

Three general ways may be mentioned for the preparation of sulphur dioxide: 1.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

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