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carbon monoxide

NOUN
colorless odorless toxic gas
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EPA officials said on a call Monday that the change will not include pollutants that directly harm health such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, which are regulated separately.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Smoke resulting from incomplete burning contains dense, lethal concentrations of carbon monoxide.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Emissions of carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide and dangerous particulate matter increased by 196%, 111%, and 139% respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Scientists are also exploring gold catalysts for applications such as removing carbon monoxide from vehicle exhaust and producing propylene oxide, another widely used industrial chemical.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

With the apartment windows open, you can taste the carbon monoxide rising from the street below.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins



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