Sulphur dioxide

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
E220
Pronunciation
/ˈsəlfər daɪˈɑkˌsaɪd/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Food Additives

Examples in Context

  1. High concentration of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen, oxides and dust have long been known to be harmful.
  2. This is because a decline in coal burning in the Northern Hemisphere has reduced emissions of sulphur dioxide aerosols.
  3. Tinci manufactures and installs systems to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions from coal-fired power stations and large industrial boilers.
  4. These gases trap the sun's heat whereas sulphur dioxide cools the atmosphere.
  5. Sulphur dioxide(E220) has been regarded as one of the most serious of these pollutants.