monoxide
noun/məˈnɒksaɪd/
Frequency rank: #9,855 most common English word
Meaning
a compound containing one atom of oxygen bonded to another element, especially carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless toxic gas.
Example sentence
The detector in the hallway began beeping when it sensed monoxide in the air.
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