noun
Meaning 1
The normal oxide of carbon, CO2; a colorless, odorless gas formed during respiration and combustion and consumed by plants during photosynthesis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: carbonic acid gas, CO2, E290
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: greenhouse gas