German word

Kohlendioxid

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌkoːlənˈdiːɔksiːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncarbon dioxide

Example

In der Fabrik messen wir das Kohlendioxid in der Luft.

At the factory, we measure carbon dioxide in the air.

Illustration for Kohlendioxid (carbon dioxide)

More examples

Im Sommer ist die Kohlendioxid-Aufnahme durch Pflanzen höher.

In summer, carbon dioxide uptake by plants is higher.

Core concept

A gas molecule with one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms moves through air and absorbs outgoing heat.

Common phrases

  • der Gehalt an Kohlendioxid

    carbon dioxide content

  • Ausstoß von Kohlendioxid

    carbon dioxide emissions

  • Kohlendioxid-Aufnahme durch Pflanzen

    carbon dioxide uptake by plants

Similar words

CO2: The chemical abbreviation for carbon dioxide.
CO2-Emissionen: The total amount of carbon dioxide emitted by a company or country over a period.
Treibhausgas: A gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to global warming.

Definition in German

Ein in der Atmosphäre vorkommendes Treibhausgas, chemisch CO₂, gebildet aus einem Kohlenstoff- und zwei Sauerstoffatomen.

Word origin

The German compound Kohlendioxid combines Kohlenstoff, meaning carbon, with Dioxid, a scientific term built from Greek di-, meaning two, and oxide.

Usage tips

  • Kohlendioxid is neuter, so the article is das; as a substance noun, it is usually used without a plural.

Related words

  • Kohlendioxidbindungcarbon dioxide fixationnoun
  • kohlendioxidfreicarbon dioxide-freeadjective

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