carbon monoxide detectors

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carbon
noun
uk
/ˈkɑː.bən/us
/ˈkɑːr.bən/
a chemical element that exists in its pure form as diamond or graphite, and is an important part of other substances such as coal and oil, as well as being contained in all plants ...
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detector
noun[C]
uk
/dɪˈtek.tər/us
/dɪˈtek.tɚ/
a device used to find particular substances or things, or measure ...
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(Definition ofcarbonanddetectorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I accept that carbon monoxide detectors are a second line of defence, but they are important.
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We should develop the same attitude to carbon monoxide detectors.
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Electronic sensors exist for some gases, such as oxygen analysers, helium analyser, carbon monoxide detectors and carbon dioxide detectors.
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Unlike smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors do not need to be placed near ceiling level.
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In buildings, carbon monoxide detectors are usually installed around heaters and other equipment.
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Domestic carbon monoxide poisoning can be prevented by early detection with the use of household carbon monoxide detectors.
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Carbon monoxide detectors or alarms should always be installed according to manufacturers' recommendations where a wood stove is in use.
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The use of carbon monoxide detectors has been standardized in many areas.
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The alarm points on carbon monoxide detectors are not a simple alarm level (as in smoke detectors) but are a concentration-time function.
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They make carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and other safety products like flashlights and fire escape ladders.
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