Why is solid carbon dioxide called dry ice?

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Solid carbon dioxide (CO2) is also called Dry Ice because it does not melt into a liquid when heated. Instead, it changes directly into a gas (a process known as sublimation).

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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