Definition: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of several emissions gases that results from burning fuel in an internal combustion engine. Previously thought to be harmless, recent discoveries have led to blame this greenhouse gas as a significant contributor to global warming.
What is carbon dioxide?
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