SO2
Pungent industrial pollutant
SO2 is the chemical formula for sulfur dioxide, a colorless gas with a sharp, pungent odor.
It forms when sulfur burns and is a major component of volcanic emissions and industrial pollution.
SO2 contributes to acid rain and respiratory problems: The factory's SO2 emissions exceeded safety limits.
Preservative sulfur-based chemicals
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
wine-making · inhibitor · canning · stabilizer · bacteriostatic · food-safety · apricots · raisins
Sharply strong-smelling
- sulfurousContaining yellow element
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- chokingBlocked airway condition
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
eye-watering · stinging · noxious · rotten · sour · biting · penetrating · harsh
Preservative sulfur-based chemicals
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- bottlingPackaging liquids in containers
must · racking · malolactic · headspace
Substances released into air
- smogSunlight-activated urban pollution
- industrialOf factories and production
- scrubbersEquipment removing pollutants
- particulatesMinute airborne solids or droplets
atmospheric · toxic · exhaust · smelting · desulfurization · EPA · monitoring · ppm
Of a strong acid
- depositionFormal testimony under oath
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
- limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
corrosion · buffering · watershed · statues · buildings · neutralization · Adirondacks
sulfites
Preservative sulfur-based chemicals
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
antimicrobial · wine-making · inhibitor · canning · stabilizer · bacteriostatic · food-safety · apricots · raisins · shrimp
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
irritating · eye-watering · stinging · noxious · rotten · sour · biting · penetrating · harsh · offensive
sulfites
Preservative sulfur-based chemicals
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
bottling · must · racking · malolactic · headspace
emissions
Substances released into air
- smogSunlight-activated urban pollution
- industrialOf factories and production
- scrubbersEquipment removing pollutants
particulates · atmospheric · toxic · exhaust · smelting · desulfurization · EPA · monitoring · ppm · threshold
sulfuric
Of a strong acid
- depositionFormal testimony under oath
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- leachingDissolving out by liquid
limestone · corrosion · buffering · watershed · statues · buildings · neutralization · Adirondacks
SO2CO2
Carbon dioxide formula
carbon dioxide · greenhouse gases · methane · CH4 · nitrous oxide