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dioxid

Definition: Dioxid refers to any chemical compound that contains two atoms of oxygen.

Noun:

Sense 1: A type of inorganic compound consisting of two atoms of oxygen combined with another element or elements. It is commonly used in various industrial applications such as manufacturing, agriculture, and medicine.

Example sentence 1: Carbon dioxid, also known as carbon dioxide (CO2), is a greenhouse gas essential for photosynthesis and commonly produced by burning fossil fuels.

Example sentence 2: Sulfur dioxid, a colorless gas, is a major air pollutant emitted from the burning of fossil fuels and volcanic activities.

Adjective:

Sense 1: Describing a compound or substance containing two atoms of oxygen.

Example sentence 1: Hydrogen peroxide is a dioxid compound commonly used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent.

Example sentence 2: Nitric acid is an acidic dioxid solution mainly used in the production of fertilizers and explosives.

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