Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An oxide with each molecule containing one oxygen atom.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Chem.) An oxide containing one atom of oxygen in each molecule.
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- noun chemistry any
oxide containing a singleoxygen atom in eachmolecule or formula unit
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- noun an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule
Etymologies
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Examples
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I dunno that that's so -- carbon monoxide is almost exactly the same density as air, and the National Fire Protection Association code is fine with putting a detector on the ceiling so long as it's someplace you can hear it.
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Carbon monoxide is a natural component of the atmosphere as well.
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And I also proved that carbon monoxide is not deadly by sitting in a running vehicle for an hour.
Think Progress » Virginia GOP Mocks Epic Snow Storm As ‘12 Inches Of Global Warming’ 2010
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Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used: as an industrial solvent and coolant. in nuclear power plants. in the production of styrofoam. as a fire retardant. in many forms of cruel animal research. in the distribution of pesticides.
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Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year.
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Dihydrogen monoxide: is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain. contributes to the “greenhouse effect.” may cause severe burns. contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape. accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals. may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes. has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.
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In this system, where poisonous carbon monoxide is converted to carbon dioxide, there is interplay between the structure of the solid and the reacting gases.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2007 - Presentation Speech 2007
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Carbon monoxide is created anytime a fossil fuel (such as gasoline, oil, wood or propane) is burned.
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Also, carbon monoxide is heavy, so the vent hole should run down hill if possible.
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Also, carbon monoxide is heavy, so the vent hole should run down hill if possible.
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