English Explanatory Dictionary

sulfur dioxide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A toxic gas, of molecular formula SO₂ that is found in the emissions of volcanos and those of burning coal or petroleum; dissolves in water to form sulfurous acid and, in the presence of oxygen, sulfuric acid, and is thus responsible for acid rain.

Word forms

sulfur dioxide sulphur dioxide
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