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Carbon monoxide
/kˈɑːbən mʌnˈɒksaɪd/
/kˈɑːɹbən mʌnˈɑːksaɪd/
COCarbon monoxide
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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
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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.
Vehicles emit carbon monoxide as a byproduct of burning gasoline in internal combustion engines.
Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide using a platinum or palladium catalyst in catalytic converters.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, as it has no smell and can be deadly without warning.
