Historical Examples. 1  But this is insecure ground, and the meaning can but be guessed at. 2  He realized that his tenure was insecure, and he dreaded exposure. 3  Her foot slipped from its insecure rock hold and she stumbled. 4  He left her with the feeling that the foundations70 of life, as she was leading it, were insecure.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by inhaling combustion fumes. When too much carbon monoxide is in the air you're breathing, your body replaces the oxygen in your red blood cells with carbon monoxide. This prevents oxygen from reaching your tissues and organs. Various fuel-burning products and engines produce carbon monoxide.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Is Your Home Safe? 1. What is carbon monoxide (CO) and how is it produced in the home? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels. Appliances fueled with natural gas, liquified petroleum (LP gas), oil, kerosene, coal, or wood may produce CO. Burning charcoal produces CO. Running cars produce CO. 2. How many people are unintentionally poisoned by CO?