asphyxiation 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)
Examples
- 1.asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture
Hypernym
hypoxia 1
noun
oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency
EnglishDerivationally related form
asphyxiate 3
verb
be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
asphyxiate 2
verb
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
asphyxiate 1
verb
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
