English Explanatory Dictionary

asphyxiation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Death due to lack of oxygen.
  2. An acute lack of oxygen.

Pronunciation

/æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-asphyxiation.wav

Word forms

asphyxiation asphyxiations

Etymology

From asphyxiate + -ion.

Related words

asphyxia

Derived words

autoasphyxiation
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