Japanese

にさんかたんそ
Meaning: carbon dioxide
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

二
酸
化
炭
素

Example sentences

The main cause of global warming is the increase in carbon dioxide.
地球温暖化を抑制するために、二酸化炭素の排出量を減らす必要がある。
To suppress global warming, it is necessary to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
静脈血は酸素が少なく、二酸化炭素を多く含んでいる。
Venous blood is low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide.

Usage Notes

A chemical compound with the formula CO2, often discussed in environmental contexts.

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