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carbon dioxide

[kahr-buhn dahy-ok-sahyd] / ˈkɑr bən daɪˈɒk saɪd /
NOUN
colorless odorless gas
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They found that the 2026 games will generate over 9 million tons of carbon dioxide, about double the average for the last four World Cups — 4.7 million tons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

It absorbs a huge amount of the heat trapped by greenhouse gases, along with a significant share of the carbon dioxide produced by human activity.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

They help fight climate change by absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and are considered incredibly important habitats.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Scientists say emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases warm up the planet, causing potentially disastrous climate changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

His chin hung forward, like his mouth didn't want to pull away from her, and his eyes were so green, they could turn carbon dioxide into oxygen.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell




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