carbon monoxide
Plural
carbon monoxides
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an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases
- Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels.
- Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal without prompt medical treatment.
- It is important to have carbon monoxide detectors installed in homes to prevent poisoning.
- Vehicles emit carbon monoxide as a byproduct of burning gasoline in internal combustion engines.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include headache, dizziness, and nausea.