carbon monoxide
nounDefinition 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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Breakfast is provided, and amenities include towels and linens, hair dryer and carbon monoxide detector. — CBS News, "So you want to spend the night in a Wienermobile," 18 July 2019 When booking your vacation rental, be sure to consider the safety of your home-away-from-home and check to make sure your abode has working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors upon arrival. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "WATCH: TripAdvisor Says These Are the Perfect Southern Cities for Vacation Rentals," 14 June 2019 This all-in-one smart air purification system both detects contaminants and detoxes the air in your home, acting as an air purifier, air monitor, and carbon monoxide / smoke detector. — Sunset, "These 5 Home Air Purifiers Will Help You Breathe Easier," 22 Jan. 2018 CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has reported that police departments in more than a dozen states raised concerns about possible carbon monoxide leaks. — CBS News, "Washington state troopers sue Ford, saying patrol vehicles gave them carbon monoxide poisoning," 9 Aug. 2019 The carbon monoxide leak happened at dismissal time at the Rosedale Center, fire department spokeswoman Elise Armacost said. — Libby Solomon, baltimoresun.com, "Three hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak that affected Rosedale Center alternative school," 6 June 2019 The Kecskes family knows now that an issue with a gas boiler in the basement of their home caused a potentially fatal carbon monoxide leak. — Kelli Bender, ajc, "Hero cat fights carbon monoxide effects to save family from dangerous leak," 18 May 2018 Those carbon monoxide leaks killed eight people and injured more than 250 people. — Ames Alexander, charlotteobserver, "After losing parents in hotel gas leak, daughter seeks answers | Charlotte Observer," 24 Jan. 2018 Dotson died of carbon monoxide poisoning July 9 after her attached garage and home filled with the dangerous gas. — Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, "Deaf advocates call for keyless car changes after Kentucky woman's death," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'carbon monoxide.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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