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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But according to theoretical models, its carbon monoxide ice should have been sublimated by the sun’s rays when the object was even farther out in the solar system.
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Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
The tricky part is determining if this is carbon monoxide or a common cold.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
First Alert Carbon Monoxide Detector Carbon monoxide poisoning in hotel rooms is a growing concern, which is why a portable carbon monoxide detector is a must for safety-conscious travelers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Pros of Induction Cooktops: Safety: There’s no flame or carbon monoxide.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 21 June 2025
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Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
The tricky part is determining if this is carbon monoxide or a common cold.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
First Alert Carbon Monoxide Detector Carbon monoxide poisoning in hotel rooms is a growing concern, which is why a portable carbon monoxide detector is a must for safety-conscious travelers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Pros of Induction Cooktops: Safety: There’s no flame or carbon monoxide.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for carbon monoxide
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“Carbon monoxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20monoxide. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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