ugljen-monoksid

ugljen-monoksid

A lethal gas produced by incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels in internal combustion engines. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. (As in flavorless, we mean, though it's also been known to tell a bad joke or two.)

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Industria/ámbito: Biotecnología; Energía
Categoría: Biocombustible
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