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Sulfur Dioxide.
Sulfur Dioxide - as a noun
A colorless toxic gas (so2) that occurs in the gases from volcanoes; used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions; causes acid rain
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sulphur dioxideExample Sentences
"Exposure to high levels of sulfur dioxide can cause respiratory problems."
"Factories emit sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere as a byproduct of industrial processes."
"The smell of sulfur dioxide is often described as rotten eggs."
"Coal-fired power plants are a major source of sulfur dioxide emissions."
"Increase in sulfur dioxide levels can contribute to the formation of acid rain."
