Definition of "dioxide" []

• A compound with two oxygen atoms per molecule. (noun)

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• "Any further increases of CO2 in the atmosphere will have minimal, if not negligible, effects on the temperature (see "Carbon dioxide is already absorbing almost all it can")."
• "The YeZ is a concept car designed to photosynthesize carbon dioxide from the air, much like a plant."
• "And carbon dioxide is the predominant greenhouse gas."