How to Use carbon monoxide in a Sentence

carbon monoxide

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Definition of carbon monoxidenext
  • The devices emit carbon monoxide, which is a poisonous gas that can be lethal.
    — Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 30 Aug. 2023
  • These are the best carbon monoxide detectors to buy now.
    — Kaz Weida, Popular Mechanics, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Pool heaters have been the source of deadly carbon monoxide exposure in the past.
    — NBC News, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Doing so is a fire hazard, and the carbon monoxide produced can kill you.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2022
  • At least 521 people die from carbon monoxide fumes when a train stalls in a tunnel.
    — CNN, 22 Feb. 2022
  • In the Houston area, a family died from carbon monoxide as their car idled in their garage.
    — Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2021
  • If blocked, deadly carbon monoxide could back up into the car.
    — Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Floyd's blood was not tested for carbon monoxide, the doctor added.
    — Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Firefighters were called to the area about 4:30 a.m. on a report of a carbon monoxide alarm going off.
    — Courier-News Staff, chicagotribune.com, 4 Sep. 2021
  • Be sure to have a working fire alarm and carbon monoxide detectors.
    — Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The reason, the area where the family was found may have toxic algae and carbon monoxide.
    — USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2021
  • Police Chief Shannon Monroe said the carbon monoxide came from either the home’s furnace or a Kia van in the garage.
    — Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Police Chief Shannon Monroe said the carbon monoxide came from either the home's furnace or a Kia van in the garage.
    — Dave Kolpack, ajc, 22 Dec. 2021
  • Asked by Blackwell, Fowler said there’s no reference in Floyd’s records of a blood test for carbon monoxide.
    — Crystal D. Carter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2021
  • According to Trudel, carbon monoxide is created each time a red blood cell is hemolyzed in the body.
    — Doug Johnson, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Staff Pick: Airbnb’s silent killer At Airbnbs across the world, people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2023
  • However, the source of the carbon monoxide leak remains unclear.
    — Greg Norman, Fox News, 30 June 2022
  • Please bundle up and be aware of the extreme danger carbon monoxide poses for us.
    — Shacamree Gowdy, Chron, 16 Feb. 2021
  • In the event of a blackout Pressler says to keep generators far from the home to prevent carbon monoxide poison.
    — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Tests are available for asbestos, radon, carbon monoxide and more.
    — Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Oxygen and carbon monoxide—a harmless byproduct, in this case—come out.
    — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 28 Mar. 2021
  • People should not use stoves, barbecues or ovens to heat their homes due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, Davis said.
    — Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The results: normal carbon monoxide levels, and no soot was found in her system.
    — Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Long-term and continuous use can also create a buildup of carbon monoxide in the home.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Long-term and continuous use can also create a buildup of carbon monoxide in the home.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
  • Generators and grills should not be used indoors to avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, the NWS has warned.
    — Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Kirby said the incident should serve as a reminder to have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
  • That steam transforms the carbon monoxide that’s present into hydrogen and even more CO2.
    — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 19 May 2022
  • Using the stove or range to heat your home can produce dangerous carbon monoxide gas.
    — Peter Rasmussen, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2021
  • The carbon monoxide in smoke binds to the hemoglobin in your red blood cells, displacing oxygen, so your heart and brain get less oxygen.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025

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