Dry Ice

Chemistry, Trademark.

1. the solid form of carbon dioxide, which sublimes at −109.26°F (−78.48°C) and is used chiefly as a refrigerant.

dry ice

noun

1. solid carbon dioxide, which sublimes at –78.5°C: used as a refrigerant, and to create billows of smoke in stage shows Also calledcarbon dioxide snow

dry ice

1. Solid carbon dioxide. Dry ice evaporates without first passing through a liquid state by sublimation except under moderate pressure (more than 73 atmospheres). It is used for refrigeration and for creating artificial smoke or fog effects.

Example Sentences

Benjamin's body was kept on dry ice for two months after his death in a separate bedroom in the family's Los Angeles home.

From Salon

Usually silver iodide is used, but it can also be dry ice and other materials.

From Seattle Times

One way to ensure to detect these bugs is setting a trap with dry ice overnight.

From Salon

Police in India have arrested the manager of a hotel after it allegedly served dry ice as mouth freshener to a group of diners.

From BBC

“It’s almost like putting dry ice on your head and kind of puts the follicles to sleep as the chemo is being administered,” Berlie said.

From Los Angeles Times