Simple Definition of dry ice

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dry ice

noun

: solid carbon dioxide that is used mainly to keep food and other things cold and to create the appearance of smoke and fog in plays, movies, etc.

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“Dry ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dry%20ice. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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