CEFR B2

carbon monoxide

noun

Meaning

A colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas that is a product of the incomplete burning of carbon-containing substances.

Examples

  • The faulty furnace was leaking carbon monoxide into the house.
  • Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, dizziness, and nausea.

Synonyms: CO, poisonous gas, toxic fume