carbon monoxide
noun
: 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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In February 2025, three women died of carbon monoxide poisoning at a hotel in Belize.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The Palos Hills couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator, the coroner's office said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Bonta reminded residents to check their carbon monoxide alarms and review generator safety with their family.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Fire officials also encourage having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home, including smoke detectors in every bedroom.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The Palos Hills couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator, the coroner's office said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Bonta reminded residents to check their carbon monoxide alarms and review generator safety with their family.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Fire officials also encourage having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home, including smoke detectors in every bedroom.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026
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“Carbon monoxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20monoxide. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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