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Carbon monoxide (CO)

Definition:

An odorless, colorless, and highly poisonous gas.

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If breathed in, carbon monoxide blocks oxygen in the blood from being delivered to the rest of the body.

It is released by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as natural gas, charcoal, gasoline, and tobacco.

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14-2-2008