NOUN
Kohlendioxid/ˌkoːlənˈdiːʔɔksiːt/carbon dioxide
Kohlendioxid is a German noun that means carbon dioxide. It is pronounced /ˌkoːlənˈdiːʔɔksiːt/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a colorless, odorless gas formed by combustion and respiration(chemistry; environment)
a.gas exhaled by living beings and emitted during burning of carbon-based materials
Pflanzen nehmen Kohlendioxid aus der Luft auf und wandeln es durch Fotosynthese in Sauerstoff um.—Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into oxygen through photosynthesis.
b.substance responsible for greenhouse effect and climate change
Der Anstieg von Kohlendioxid in der Atmosphäre verstärkt den Treibhauseffekt.—The increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere intensifies the greenhouse effect.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Kohlendioxid | — |
| Genitive | des Kohlendioxids | — |
| Dative | dem Kohlendioxid | — |
| Accusative | das Kohlendioxid | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kohlendioxid" mean in English?
- "Kohlendioxid" means carbon dioxide. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kohlendioxid"?
- "Kohlendioxid" is pronounced /ˌkoːlənˈdiːʔɔksiːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kohlendioxid" der, die, or das?
- "Kohlendioxid" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Kohlendioxid"?
- "Kohlendioxid" is a noun in German.
