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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The coroner ruled the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of the fire.
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The cause of death is still under investigation, but authorities suspect carbon monoxide poisoning based on their initial observations, Whitney said.
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The cause of death is still under investigation, but authorities suspect carbon monoxide poisoning based on their initial observations, Whitney said.
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Almost all were suffering from shock or smoke inhalation; tests later revealed many had high levels of carbon monoxide in their blood, which causes confusion and lightheadedness.
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The release said elevated levels of carbon monoxide have not been detected at the school since around noon Friday.
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High levels of carbon monoxide were found, the department said.
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If the burning of fuel is incomplete, carbon monoxide gas can form and build up in your home.
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This means only a modest amount of carbon monoxide can be highly disruptive.
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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
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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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