süsinikoksiidi

süsinikoksiidi is the Estonian name for carbon monoxide, a chemical compound with the formula CO. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is highly toxic. Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials. This means that when fuels like wood, coal, natural gas, or propane do not burn completely, carbon monoxide can be released. Common sources of carbon monoxide in everyday life include malfunctioning furnaces, gas stoves, fireplaces, and car exhaust fumes.

In the human body, carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells much more readily than oxygen does. This prevents oxygen from being transported to vital organs like the brain and heart. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can range from mild, such as headache, dizziness, and nausea, to severe, including confusion, loss of consciousness, and even death. Due to its dangerous nature, it is important to have working carbon monoxide detectors in homes and to ensure proper ventilation when using fuel-burning appliances.