CARBON MONOXIDE
\kˈɑːbən mʌnˈɒksa͡ɪd], \kˈɑːbən mʌnˈɒksaɪd], \k_ˈɑː_b_ə_n m_ʌ_n_ˈɒ_k_s_aɪ_d]\
Definitions of CARBON MONOXIDE
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By Princeton University
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Carbon monoxide (CO). A poisonous colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. It combines with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin, which has no oxygen carrying capacity. The resultant oxygen deprivation causes headache, dizziness, decreased pulse and respiratory rates, unconsciousness, and death. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
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