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exhaust fumes |
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exhaust fumes fumes given off by vehicles; contain some carbon monoxide, the amount varying with the efficiency of combustion in the particular engine. In most engines the use of exhaust fumes for euthanasia is not recommended because it operates partly on the carbon dioxide content, and if the content is high the animal dies slowly of asphyxia. Car exhaust fumes also contain significant amounts of lead, if the petrol/gasoline is still leaded, and foliage receiving a lot of exhaust deposit can cause lead poisoning in animals eating it. See also lead1 poisoning. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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K" LINE) takes pleasure in having been recognized for its contribution to environmental conservation during 2006 by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners that has been staging a voluntary ship speed reduction program to curb air pollution from exhaust gas in certain designated waters. The DF300 meets exhaust gas emission criteria of both the American Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Japan Boating Industry Association. Results showed substantial takeoff exhaust gas temperature improvements as well as cruise fuel flow improvements. |
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