sulphur dioxide
Acid rain precursor
Sulphur dioxide is a pungent, colorless gas produced by burning sulphur or sulphur-containing fuels.
It's a major air pollutant from coal-fired power plants and volcanic eruptions, contributing to acid rain.
In food production, it serves as a preservative and antioxidant: The wine contains sulphur dioxide.
Also spelled sulfur dioxide, especially in American English.
Sulfurous atmospheric pollutant
- anhydrideCompound lacking water
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- inorganicNot from living matter
- gasFormless, expanding substance
molecule · pungent · colorless · soluble · reducing agent · synthesis · reactant · liquefied
Sunlight-activated urban pollution
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- acid rainPolluted atmospheric moisture falling
- air qualityPollution level measurement
- power plantsFacilities producing electricity
scrubbers · fossil fuels · exhaust · atmospheric · contaminants · environmental hazard · particulates · toxicity
Preservative sulfur-based chemicals
- wine-makingCrafting fermented grape beverages
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
bacteriostatic · bleaching agent · food-safety · inhibitor · stabilizer
Volcanic gas vent
- volcanic gasesAirborne magma byproducts
- eruptionViolent sudden release
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- magmaticConcerning molten rock
vent · degassing · crater · plume · volcanology · Mount Pinatubo · Kilauea · hydrothermal
Sharply strong-smelling
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- suffocatingDepriving of air
- chokingBlocked airway condition
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
stinging · noxious · eye irritation · throat irritation · unpleasant · biting
SO2
Sulfurous atmospheric pollutant
- anhydrideCompound lacking water
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- inorganicNot from living matter
gas · molecule · pungent · colorless · soluble · reducing agent · synthesis · reactant · liquefied · industrial chemical
smog
Sunlight-activated urban pollution
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- acid rainPolluted atmospheric moisture falling
- air qualityPollution level measurement
power plants · scrubbers · fossil fuels · exhaust · atmospheric · contaminants · environmental hazard · particulates · toxicity · desulfurization
sulfites
Preservative sulfur-based chemicals
- wine-makingCrafting fermented grape beverages
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
food-grade · bacteriostatic · bleaching agent · food-safety · inhibitor · stabilizer
fumarole
Volcanic gas vent
- volcanic gasesAirborne magma byproducts
- eruptionViolent sudden release
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
magmatic · vent · degassing · crater · plume · volcanology · Mount Pinatubo · Kilauea · hydrothermal · vog
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- suffocatingDepriving of air
- chokingBlocked airway condition
irritating · stinging · noxious · eye irritation · throat irritation · unpleasant · biting
sulphur dioxidecarbon monoxide
Toxic combustion byproduct gas
ammonia · sodium hydroxide · carbon dioxide · nitrogen dioxide · calcium carbonate
sulphur dioxidecarbon dioxide
Respiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
methane · carbon monoxide · ozone · nitrogen oxides · particulate matter
sulphur dioxideclean air
Uncontaminated breathable gas
fresh air · oxygen · pure air · pure oxygen · breathable air
sulphur, sulfur, dioxide, oxide, oxidize, oxidation, oxidative, oxidant, oxidized