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sulphur dioxide |
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sulphur dioxide a colourless soluble pungent gas produced by burning sulphur. It is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent and is used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid, the preservation of a wide range of foodstuffs (E220), bleaching, and disinfecting. Formula: SO2 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Going forward, even if the SEPA could reduce sulphur dioxide emissions, air quality in China is unlikely to improve as the country's car population is predicted to multiply swiftly from still a very low base. closer to its goal of reducing sulphur dioxide emissions from its Sudbury operations. When combustion of a fuel takes place, there are a variety of health-affecting by-products produced, including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes, sulphur dioxide, particulates, and water vapor. |
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