carbon monoxide
Definition of carbon monoxide
: a colorless odorless very toxic gas CO that is formed as a product of the incomplete combustion of carbon or a carbon compound
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1868
First Known Use of carbon monoxide
1868
CARBON MONOXIDE Defined for English Language Learners
carbon monoxide
Definition of carbon monoxide for English Language Learners
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: a poisonous gas that is formed when carbon is not completely burned and especially when gasoline is burned in car engines
CARBON MONOXIDE Defined for Kids
carbon monoxide
Definition of carbon monoxide for Students
: a colorless odorless very poisonous gas formed by incomplete burning of carbon
Medical Dictionary
carbon monoxide
Medical Definition of carbon monoxide
: a colorless odorless very toxic gas CO that burns to carbon dioxide with a blue flame and is formed as a product of the incomplete combustion of carbon
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