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define the word Carbon Dioxide

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Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas composed of one carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms. It is a greenhouse gas that is naturally present in Earth's atmosphere and is produced by the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and other human activities. Carbon dioxide plays a key role in regulating Earth's temperature and is a major contributor to climate change when present in excess.
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