Why is solid carbon dioxide called dry ice? Give two uses of dry ice

Why is solid carbon dioxide called dry ice? Give two uses of dry ice.

Solid carbon dioxide directly changes into carbon dioxide gas and does not melt to produce a liquid (like ordinary ice) hence it is called dry ice.
Dry ice is used to deep freeze food and to keep ice creams cold.

Solid carbon dioxide directly changes into carbon dioxide gas and does not melt to produce a liquid (like ordinary ice) hence it is called dry ice.
Dry ice is used to deep freeze food and to keep ice creams cold.