Meaning of the word "sulfur dioxide" in English

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sulfur dioxide

US /ˈsʌl.fɚ daɪˈɑːk.saɪd/
UK /ˈsʌl.fə daɪˈɒk.saɪd/
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Noun

a colorless, pungent, toxic gas formed by burning sulfur in air, used as a preservative and in the manufacture of sulfuric acid

Example:
Volcanoes release large amounts of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.
Sulfur dioxide is often used as a preservative in dried fruits.