carbon monoxide
das Kohlenmonoxid, die Kohlenmonoxide
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carbon monoxide
A colorless, odorless, highly toxic gas made up of carbon and oxygen. It is often produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing substances and can prevent oxygen from being transported in the blood.
Defekte Heizungen können gefährliche Mengen an Kohlenmonoxid freisetzen.
Defective heating systems can release dangerous amounts of carbon monoxide.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kohlenmonoxide |
| genitive | des Kohlenmonoxides |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kohlenmonoxid | die Kohlenmonoxide |
| accusative | das Kohlenmonoxid | die Kohlenmonoxide |
| dative | dem Kohlenmonoxid | den Kohlenmonoxiden |
| genitive | des Kohlenmonoxides des Kohlenmonoxids | der Kohlenmonoxide |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kohlenmonoxid' is made up of 'Kohlen' and 'Monoxid'. 'Kohlen-' refers to carbon here, while 'Monoxid' indicates one oxygen atom in the molecule; this composition is typical of a scientific term.
Im Chemieunterricht wurde die Formel von Kohlenmonoxid erklärt.
The formula for carbon monoxide was explained in chemistry class.
'Kohlenmonoxid' (carbon monoxide) is used mainly in scientific, medical, and technical language. In everyday life, the word is especially common in warnings and in connection with heating systems and accidents.
Die Feuerwehr warnte nach dem Brand vor Kohlenmonoxid in den Räumen.
After the fire, the fire department warned about carbon monoxide in the rooms.
Common collocations include 'Kohlenmonoxid messen' (to measure carbon monoxide), 'Kohlenmonoxid nachweisen' (to detect carbon monoxide), 'Kohlenmonoxid freisetzen' (to release carbon monoxide), and 'eine Kohlenmonoxidvergiftung erleiden' (to suffer carbon monoxide poisoning). The word is often used in connection with heating systems, stoves, or exhaust fumes.
Ein Sensor kann Kohlenmonoxid in der Raumluft messen.
A sensor can measure carbon monoxide in the indoor air.
