What does sulfur dioxide mean?
Definitions for sulfur dioxide
sul·fur diox·ide
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Princeton's WordNet
sulfur dioxide, sulphur dioxidenoun
a colorless toxic gas (SO2) that occurs in the gases from volcanoes; used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions; causes acid rain
Wiktionary
sulfur dioxidenoun
A toxic gas, of molecular formula SO that is found in the emissions of volcanos and those of burning coal or petroleum; dissolves in water to form sulfurous acid and, in the presence of oxygen, sulfuric acid, and is thus responsible for acid rain.
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sulfur dioxide
Sulfur Dioxide is a colorless, nonflammable gas with a strong, suffocating odor. It is a compound with the formula SO2, consisting of one sulfur atom and two oxygen atoms. It is produced through the combustion of fossil fuels and the processing of sulfur-containing metallic ores. This gas is primarily used in the production of sulfuric acid, and is also used as a preservative in some foods and drinks. In the environment, sulfur dioxide can contribute to acid rain. Its high levels can also pose health risks such as respiratory problems and lung diseases.
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Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide is the chemical compound with the formula SO2. It is a toxic gas with a pungent, irritating smell, that is released by volcanoes and in various industrial processes. Since coal and petroleum often contain sulfur compounds, their combustion generates sulfur dioxide unless the sulfur compounds are removed before burning the fuel. Further oxidation of SO2, usually in the presence of a catalyst such as NO2, forms H2SO4, and thus acid rain. Sulfur dioxide emissions are also a precursor to particulates in the atmosphere. Both of these impacts are cause for concern over the environmental impact of these fuels.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Sulfur Dioxide
A highly toxic, colorless, nonflammable gas. It is used as a pharmaceutical aid and antioxidant. It is also an environmental air pollutant.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sulfur dioxide in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sulfur dioxide in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of sulfur dioxide in a Sentence
The people that are choosing to stay there are really putting themselves at risk from the sulfur dioxide, it's at lethal concentration.
Because we aggressively reduced coal consumption in the first quarter of the year, the level of sulfur dioxide in the period reached a historical low.
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- diòxid de sofreCatalan, Valencian
- SchwefeldioxidGerman
- sulfura dioksidoEsperanto
- dióxido de azufreSpanish
- سولفور دیاکسیدPersian
- rikkidioksidiFinnish
- गन्धक द्विजारेयHindi
- brennisteinstvíoxíð, brennisteinsdíoxiðIcelandic
- diossido di zolfoItalian
- 二酸化硫黄Japanese
- zwaveldioxideDutch
- диоксид серы, двуокись серыRussian
- svaveldioxidSwedish
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