De koolstofdioxide
Example: De koolstofdioxide in de atmosfeer draagt bij aan klimaatverandering.
Definition
"De koolstofdioxide" refers to carbon dioxide, a colorless, odorless gas composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. It is naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere and plays a significant role in the greenhouse effect and climate change.
Etymology
The term "de koolstofdioxide" comes from the Dutch words 'koolstof' meaning carbon and 'dioxide' indicating two oxygen atoms bonded to carbon. This word reflects its chemical composition. Did you know? The name highlights the carbon base ('koolstof') combined with oxygen, indicating its molecular structure.
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"De koolstofdioxide" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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