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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Sulfur dioxide (SO2) Sulfur dioxide (SO2) The term 'Sulfur dioxide (SO2)' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' A compound composed of one sulfur and two oxygen molecules. Sulfur dioxide emitted into the atmosphere through natural and anthropogenic processes is changed in a complex series of chemical reactions in the atmosphere to sulfate aerosols. These aerosols result in negative radiative forcing (i.e., tending to cool the Earth's surface)'. The term 'Sulfur dioxide (SO2)' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A toxic, irritating, colorless gas soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. Used as a chemical intermediate, in paper pulping and ore refining, and as a solvent'. Previous 5 Terms: sulfate aerosol Sulfate Aerosols Sulfate attack Sulfating Sulfur Next 5 Terms: Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) Sulfur oxides (SOx) sulphorous sulphureous sum About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.