Carbon Monoxide Gas (Noun)
Meaning
An odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Carbon monoxide gas is a silent killer that can seep into homes through faulty furnaces or generators.
- When a vehicle's exhaust system is damaged, it can release carbon monoxide gas into the surrounding air.
- The incomplete burning of fossil fuels can produce carbon monoxide gas, which is a major air pollutant.
- Firefighters wear specialized masks to protect themselves from inhaling carbon monoxide gas while battling blazes.
- In poorly ventilated garages, the running of a car engine can produce deadly amounts of carbon monoxide gas.