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swahili [noun]

Hewa ya ukaa

Maana (Definition)

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

carbon dioxide gas

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

CO2

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Scientific Term
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Miti hunyonya hewa ya ukaa na kutoa oksijeni."

Translation: Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kaboni daioksaidi
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