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CARBON MONOXIDE  

DEFINITION

  • A colorless, odorless, and very toxic gas; molecular formula CO. It is found in trace quantities in the natural atmosphere, but also produced by the incomplete combustion of carbonaceous gasses.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/080389c4-68d4-41ee-ab89-070794038c8e

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