Meaning & use
dioxide
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A chemical compound containing two oxygen atoms combined with one atom of another element.
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Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis.
Titanium dioxide is a common ingredient in sunscreen and white paint.
A note on using this word
The prefix "di-" means two, indicating the compound contains exactly two oxygen atoms, as in carbon dioxide, CO2.
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