CO

Denver's state, abbreviated

CO is a two-letter abbreviation with several distinct uses.

In chemistry, it represents carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless toxic gas produced by incomplete combustion.

In business and military contexts, CO stands for commanding officer or chief operating officer.

As a postal abbreviation, CO is Colorado.

The prefix co- means together or jointly: co-author, co-pilot, co-worker.

company

corporation

Legally separate business entity

conglomerate · multinational · startup · subsidiary · franchise · venture · establishment · syndicate · holding · outfit

gas

monoxide

Compound with one oxygen

poisoning · toxicity · asphyxiation · hypoxia · combustion · exhaust fumes · ventilation · smoke inhalation · gas leak · boiler

Categories
Opposites
military hierarchy

COenlisted

Signed up formally

private · subordinate · recruit · grunt · foot soldier

physiological effect on blood oxygen

COO2

Molecular oxygen gas

oxygen · fresh air · breathable air · CO2

US geographic/cultural contrast

COCA

Western state abbreviation

coastal states · HI · NY · TX · AK

Phrases
Family

cobalt, co-ed

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