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Carbon Monoxide

By Terry Martin, About.com

Updated January 07, 2008

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Definition: A poisonous, colorless and odorless gas produced as a result of incomplete burning of carbon-containing fuels. Cigarette smoke can contain high levels of CO.

See also: Carbon Monoxide in Cigarette Smoke

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