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Kohlenstoffdioxid
German → American English
American English
carbon dioxide
Ein farbloses Gas aus Kohlenstoff und Sauerstoff, chemische Formel CO2.
Kohlenstoffdioxid ist ein wichtiges Treibhausgas in der Atmosphäre.Use the standard spelling Kohlenstoffdioxid in formal contexts; in everyday language, Kohlendioxid or CO2 is more common.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Kohlenstoffdioxid” mean in English?
It means “carbon dioxide.”
Is “Kohlenstoffdioxid” the same as “Kohlendioxid”?
Yes. Both refer to carbon dioxide, though Kohlendioxid is the more common German form.
When do Germans say “CO2” instead of “Kohlenstoffdioxid”?
In everyday speech, science, and especially when talking about climate and emissions, people often say “CO2.”
Is “Kohlenstoffdioxid” a noun or an adjective?
It is a noun: das Kohlenstoffdioxid.