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Dioxide

Noun

1. A compound composed of two atoms of oxygen and one atom of another element, usually resulting in acidic properties.
2. A gas or gaseous substance containing two atoms of oxygen combined with an element, often released during combustion or respiration.

Sense 1

This sense of dioxide refers to a compound composed of two atoms of oxygen and one atom of another element, usually resulting in acidic properties.

Example sentences:

• The production of sulfur dioxide during volcanic eruptions contributes to acid rain formation.
• In chemistry, sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is commonly used as a reducing agent.

Sense 2

This sense of dioxide refers to a gas or gaseous substance containing two atoms of oxygen combined with an element, often released during combustion or respiration.

Example sentences:

• The combustion of fossil fuels leads to the emission of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas responsible for global warming.
• Oxygen molecules (O₂) bond together to form the breathable gas that sustains life.

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