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It is called "dry" because when heat is given, it sublimes (turns from a solid into a gas). This is different from actual ice that turns from a solid to a liquid. It is called "ice" because solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) is very cold, similar to ice.

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What is the popular name for frozen carbon dioxide?

Dry ice.


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Does sams sell dry ice?

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