Definition:
A harmless, odorless gas composed of carbon and oxygen. It is the byproduct of complete combustion. But it is also a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.
Related Resources:
Related Terms
• Back Pressure
• Catalytic Converter
• Carbon Monoxide
• Exhaust
• Hydrocarbon
• Oxides of Nitrogen
Catalytic Converters
What is a catalytic converter and how does it do what they do.
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