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Carbon monoxide (CO) can retard combustion processes by competing with oxygen for binding sites on hemoglobin in the blood, effectively reducing the amount of oxygen available for combustion reactions. In certain combustion systems, CO can inhibit flame propagation and reduce the efficiency of fuel combustion. Additionally, CO can form stable complexes with metal catalysts, disrupting catalytic reactions and further slowing down combustion. This dual effect can impact both energy production and air quality.

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