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CO (Carbon Monoxide)

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Definition:
An abbreviation for Carbon Monoxide". CO is a colorless, tasteless, odorless, poisonous gas produced as a by product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuel such as natural gas or propane. Appliances using fossil fuel may include a stove, fireplace, furnace, water heater, dryer, etc.

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