Definition of "monoxide" []

• An oxide with each molecule containing one oxygen atom. (noun)

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• "And I also proved that carbon monoxide is not deadly by sitting in a running vehicle for an hour."
• "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."
• "Carbon monoxide is a natural component of the atmosphere as well."