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carbon dioxide

/ˈkɑːrbən daɪˈɒksaɪd/

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/ˈkɑːrbən daɪˈɒksaɪd/B2formalscientific
  • ruБесцветный газ без запаха, образующийся при сжигании углерода и органических соединений, а также при дыхании. Он естественным образом присутствует в атмосфере и поглощается растениями в процессе фотосинтеза.

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in the atmosphere and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

  1. Chemical compoundB2formal

    A colorless, odorless gas (CO₂) produced by burning carbon and by respiration, and used by plants in photosynthesis.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
    • Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
    • The human body produces carbon dioxide as a waste product of metabolism.