carbon monoxide
noun
: a colorless odorless very toxic gas CO that is formed as a product of the incomplete combustion of carbon or a carbon compound
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Initially, it was believed that the couple and their dog had died from carbon monoxide poisoning, but the medical examiner unraveled the mystery.
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Dana Feldman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Their residence was tested for the colorless, odorless gas and was cleared by the Santa Fe City Fire Department after authorities were unable to find evidence of a carbon monoxide leak or poisoning.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Local officials did not find evidence of a gas or carbon monoxide leak in the house.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 7 Mar. 2025
Authorities said last week that the couple tested negative for carbon monoxide.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Dana Feldman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Their residence was tested for the colorless, odorless gas and was cleared by the Santa Fe City Fire Department after authorities were unable to find evidence of a carbon monoxide leak or poisoning.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Local officials did not find evidence of a gas or carbon monoxide leak in the house.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 7 Mar. 2025
Authorities said last week that the couple tested negative for carbon monoxide.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Carbon monoxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20monoxide. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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