Concept information
Preferred term
sulfur dioxide
Definition(s)
- Sulfur dioxide (IUPAC-recommended spelling) or sulphur dioxide (traditional Commonwealth English) is the chemical compound with the formula SO₂. It is a toxic gas responsible for the odor of burnt matches. It is released naturally by volcanic activity and is produced as a by-product of copper extraction and the burning of sulfur-bearing fossil fuels. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulfur_dioxide)
Broader concept(s)
Synonym(s)
- sulfurous anhydride
- sulphur dioxide
In other languages
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French
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anhydride sulfureux
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oxyde sulfureux
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-MSVH4JGJ-7
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