asphyxiation

English

Etymology

From asphyxiate +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/
  • Hyphenation: as‧phyx‧i‧a‧tion

Noun

asphyxiation (countable and uncountable, plural asphyxiations)

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

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