El diòxid de carboni
Example: Les plantes absorbeixen el diòxid de carboni durant la fotosíntesi.
Definition
"El diòxid de carboni" is a colorless, odorless gas composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. It is naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere and is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis, playing a crucial role in the carbon cycle and climate regulation.
Etymology
The term "el diòxid de carboni" comes from Latin roots: 'di-' meaning 'two,' 'oxidum' meaning 'oxide,' and 'carbonium' referring to carbon. It literally means 'carbon dioxide,' describing its chemical composition of two oxygen atoms bonded to one carbon atom. Did you know that the word 'carbon' itself derives from the Latin 'carbo,' meaning charcoal?
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"El diòxid de carboni" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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