How to Use carbon monoxide in a Sentence

carbon monoxide

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Definition of carbon monoxidenext
  • Police said the young men were exposed to carbon monoxide from a portable generator that was too close to their camper.
    — Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 24 July 2021
  • Three men died of carbon monoxide poisoning and one woman died in a separate incident.
    — Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 25 July 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
  • In addition, three men also died who appear to have been exposed to carbon monoxide inside a travel trailer.
    — Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2021
  • The process uses high heat and pressure to break down methane into hydrogen and carbon monoxide, not carbon dioxide.
    — New York Times, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Doing so could result in dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly.
    — Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2021
  • His sister and her young sons are tragic victims of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
    — Michael Rechtshaffen, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2021
  • The Fire Brigade warned that generators used to dry out old buildings could have released carbon monoxide, not carbon dioxide.
    — New York Times, 27 July 2021
  • For example, hoverboards, carbon monoxide detectors and faulty dog collars sold on Amazon have caused problems.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Separately, three people died from what officials say was carbon monoxide exposure while camping near the festival.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2021
  • First responders initially treated the area as a possible hazmat scene because of concerns that carbon monoxide from nearby mines could have poisoned the family.
    — Cheri Mossburg and David Williams, CNN, 19 Aug. 2021
  • 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
  • If blocked, deadly carbon monoxide could back up into the car.
    — Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2023
  • 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.
    — Dave Kolpack, ajc, 22 Dec. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • As hotels and shelters reached capacity, some residents were forced to sleep in their cars ,but officials had warned of the risks, such as carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024
  • Keep portable generators outdoors at least 20 feet away from doors, windows and garages to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
    — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024

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