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monoxide

an oxide that contains one oxygen atom per molecule

monoxide

[mə′näk‚sīd]

(chemistry)

A compound that contains a single oxygen atom, such as carbon monoxide, CO.

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One of the leading causes of carbon monoxide related poisoning and death is the burning of wood or charcoal inside the home.

HMC Raises Awareness of the Dangers of Burning Wood or Charcoal Indoors

The SHOUT project, campaigning to raise awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning, says almost 50% of people renting a private property in the UK have not had an alarm installed by their landlord.

Carbon monoxide incidents more than double in capital, claiming lives of 24 Londoners since 2009; London Fire Brigade is urging people to install carbon dioxide alarms in their homes

Get your appliances serviced annually by an OFTEC registered technician to ensure maximum efficiency and make sure the appliance is not leaking carbon monoxide.

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Carbon Monoxide Exposure In Ford Explorer Causes Massachusetts Police Car Crash

Common sources of carbon monoxide include home appliances such as geysers, dryers, and refrigerators and areas that lack proper ventilation such as garages.

United Kingdom : Global Carbon Monoxide Alarm Market Emergence of Smart CO Alarms to Facilitate Market Growth

4 A carbon monoxide alarm should be fitted on every floor of your home - ideally in all the bedrooms - and in every room with a fuel-burning appliance or a flue, even if it's concealed.

You'd better raise the alarm.. it could be a real lifesaver; HomeImprovements Carbon monoxide from faulty boilers, fires or cookers can kill so put safety first and get detectors fitted throughout your home

When you get a new carbon monoxide alarm, fit it according to the installation guide - it should be 1m-3m from the fuel-burning appliance, for example.

Millions of British homes don't have a carbon monoxide alarm and if this applies to yours, it could be putting you and your family at risk

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK THE FireAngel CO-9D Digital LCD Carbon Monoxide Alarm (PS22.

Don't let gas danger go undetected; Carbon monoxide can't be seen or tasted and has no smell. JULIA GRAY explains how to make sure your family home is safe from it

Campaigns spokesman Lawrence Slade said: "Carbon monoxide can kill without any warning.

'Be alarmed' is call from campaigners

Although the cause of the problem in Sutton is not yet established, it is not unusual for people to suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Detecting the silent killer; Devices act as life-savers

It's estimated that more than 4,000 people in the UK attend A&E departments each year because of carbon monoxide poisoning, with at least 40 dying from it.

Beware the silent killer; Summer may be over, but are your appliances ready for winter? Ahead of Gas Safety Week, Lisa Salmon reports on the importance of proper fittings and regular checks

Northern Gas Network emergency officer Andy Goodfellow said: "Northern Gas Networks is raising awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide - a poisonous, odourless and colourless gas which kills about 50 people each year in the UK.