Kéndioxidot

Kéndioxidot is the Hungarian word for sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide is a chemical compound with the formula SO2. It is a colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. Sulfur dioxide is a major air pollutant and is produced by the burning of fossil fuels, particularly coal and oil. It is also a byproduct of industrial processes such as smelting metal ores and the production of sulfuric acid.

In the atmosphere, sulfur dioxide can react with water and oxygen to form sulfuric acid, which contributes to acid rain. Acid rain can damage forests, lakes, and buildings, and it can also harm human health. Sulfur dioxide is also a respiratory irritant and can cause or aggravate asthma and other respiratory diseases.

Sulfur dioxide has a variety of industrial uses. It is used as a preservative in foods and beverages, as a bleaching agent for paper and textiles, and as a disinfectant. It is also used in the production of sulfuric acid, which is a key ingredient in many industrial processes.

While sulfur dioxide is a useful industrial chemical, its release into the atmosphere is a significant environmental concern. Regulations are in place in many countries to limit sulfur dioxide emissions from industrial sources.