carbon monoxide

noun

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

Examples of carbon monoxide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At least five people died from carbon monoxide poisoning, and more than 590 residents sought care in emergency rooms after exposure to the gas. — NBC News, 4 Mar. 2022 Asked by Blackwell, Fowler said there’s no reference in Floyd’s records of a blood test for carbon monoxide. — Crystal D. Carter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2021 The fine covered a series of violations from 2017 to 2020, during which monitoring for carbon monoxide was found several times to be inadequate. — Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, 1 July 2021 Mangina said authorities tested the area for carbon monoxide, but the tests were negative. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 20 May 2021 Asked by Blackwell, Fowler said there’s no reference in Floyd’s records of a blood test for carbon monoxide. — Eric Ferkenhoff, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2021 But Floyd's blood was never tested for carbon monoxide. — Amy Forliti, Star Tribune, 14 Apr. 2021 Floyd's blood was not tested for carbon monoxide, the doctor added. — Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2021 The memo described high carbon monoxide levels at the site and the perils of using electrical power tools in pools of water. — Ray Sanchez And Kevin Conlon, CNN, 22 May 2022 See More

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Kids Definition of carbon monoxide

: a colorless odorless very poisonous gas formed by incomplete burning of carbon

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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