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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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And it does so knowing as well as anybody that the exhaust fumes they release are hazardous to the public health. Keep the generator outside your home, attached garage or shop in a dry area away from windows or air intakes where exhaust fumes can enter your home. The average American drives about 30 miles a day, and most of that is spent on crowded freeways where the car is just spitting out exhaust fumes," said Mike Harrigan, vice president of marketing for Tesla. |
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