dry ice

noun

: solidified carbon dioxide

Examples of dry ice in a Sentence

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Its pasties are shipped frozen with dry ice to most of the U.S. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2024 Each box is carefully packaged with dry ice in a Styrofoam container to keep it frozen and fresh during transit. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 The punch bowl becomes a smoking cauldron with the addition of dry ice. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024 Add a chunk of dry ice to the drink for a smoky, boiling cauldron effect. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dry ice 

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dry ice was in 1925

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“Dry ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20ice. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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dry ice

noun
: solid carbon dioxide

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