二酸化炭素
Meanings
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carbon dioxide; CO2
Standard scientific and everyday term for the gas CO₂.
Plants absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.
We need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Usage patterns
- 二酸化炭素を排出するto emit carbon dioxide
The factory emits large amounts of carbon dioxide.
- 二酸化炭素を吸収するto absorb carbon dioxide
Forests have the function of absorbing carbon dioxide.
- 二酸化炭素の濃度が上がるfor carbon dioxide concentration to rise
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is rising year by year.
- 二酸化炭素を削減するto reduce carbon dioxide (emissions)
Countries are working to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.