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CO2

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CO,
n carbon dioxide; a heavy, colorless, and odorless gas formed during respiration. It is lethal to humans in large to moderate concentrations.

CO2

CO2 content
see carbon dioxide content.
CO2 pistol
a weapon for firing darts containing immobilizing agents at animals. Powered by compressed CO2 and effective only at very short ranges—ranges at which cordite powered projectiles would cause trauma.


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Tokyo, Japan, July 25, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Sony will cut CO2 emissions from both operations and its product range as part of a deal struck with WWF.
This happens more to cause the blow off (forced exhalation) of increased CO2 than it does to cause the inhalation of more oxygen.
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, an automobile engine produces 20 pounds of CO2 for every gallon of gas it burns, or about one pound per mile.
 
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