carbon dioxide - Master This Word
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carbon dioxide Word Meanings
- A colorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds.
- A gas that is essential for plants during photosynthesis.
- A greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
carbon dioxide Example Sentences
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carbon dioxide Word Etymology
Root decomposition: 'carbon' (from Latin 'carbo', meaning coal) + 'dioxide' (from Greek 'dyo', meaning two, + 'oxide', containing oxygen). Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine the hustle of a busy factory releasing carbon dioxide into the air, while plants nearby absorb this gas as food, completing the cycle of life.
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