sulfur dioxide
Acid rain precursor
Sulfur dioxide is a pungent, colorless gas with the chemical formula SO₂.
It forms when sulfur burns and is a major component of volcanic emissions and industrial pollution.
Sulfur dioxide causes acid rain and respiratory problems, making it a regulated pollutant.
It's also used as a preservative in wine and dried fruits, where it prevents oxidation and microbial growth.
Sulfurous atmospheric pollutant
- moleculeBonded atomic group
- anhydrideCompound lacking water
- compoundCombined into one
- inorganicNot from living matter
gas · reactant · sulfite · oxidation · combustion · reduction · solubility · aqueous
Substances released into air
- smogSunlight-activated urban pollution
- air qualityPollution level measurement
- acid rainPolluted atmospheric moisture falling
- fossil fuelsCombustible prehistoric organic deposits
coal burning · power plants · industrial · scrubbers · exhaust · atmospheric · contaminants · environmental hazard
Violent sudden release
- fumaroleVolcanic gas vent
- volcanic gasAirborne emissions from eruptions
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- ventsOpenings for airflow
plume · degassing · crater · magma · lava · volcanology · Hawaii · Kilauea
Fermented grape beverage
- sulfitesPreservative sulfur-based chemicals
- dried fruitDehydrated edible plant matter
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- food additiveSubstance enhancing edible products
winemaking · antimicrobial · shelf life · fermentation · apricots · raisins · food-grade · molasses
Sharply strong-smelling
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- suffocatingDepriving of air
- chokingBlocked airway condition
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
sharp · noxious · rotten · stinging · unpleasant · detectable · eye irritation · throat irritation
SO2
Sulfurous atmospheric pollutant
inorganic · gas · reactant · sulfite · oxidation · combustion · reduction · solubility · aqueous · hydration
emissions
Substances released into air
- smogSunlight-activated urban pollution
- air qualityPollution level measurement
- acid rainPolluted atmospheric moisture falling
fossil fuels · coal burning · power plants · industrial · scrubbers · exhaust · atmospheric · contaminants · environmental hazard · Clean Air Act
eruption
Violent sudden release
- fumaroleVolcanic gas vent
- volcanic gasAirborne emissions from eruptions
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
vents · plume · degassing · crater · magma · lava · volcanology · Hawaii · Kilauea · vog
wine
Fermented grape beverage
- sulfitesPreservative sulfur-based chemicals
- dried fruitDehydrated edible plant matter
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
food additive · winemaking · antimicrobial · shelf life · fermentation · apricots · raisins · food-grade · molasses · fruit preservation
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- suffocatingDepriving of air
- chokingBlocked airway condition
irritating · sharp · noxious · rotten · stinging · unpleasant · detectable · eye irritation · throat irritation · strong
- planetary atmospheresatmospheric layers, clouds, nitrogen, argon, oxygen
- sulfur compoundsthiol, sulfate, sulfite, sulfides, sulfites
- air pollutionsmog, air pollution, emissions, air pollutants, pollutants
- environmental harmair pollution, water pollution, pollution, oil spills, acid rain
- gasesgas, air, oxygen, helium, nitrogen
- pollutionair pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, smog, toxic waste
sulfur dioxidehydrogen sulfide
Toxic gas, foul-smelling
pure air · oxygen · nitrogen · carbon monoxide · noble gases
sulfur dioxideoxygen
Element eight, colorless gas
fresh air · clean air · pure oxygen · breathable air · ozone
sulfur, dioxide, sulfurous, sulfide, sulfuric, sulphur, sulfates, sulfured, sulphurous