noun

asphyxiation

as-fihk-see-AY-shuhn

Asphyxiation (noun) means Death or severe harm caused by being deprived of oxygen. Example: “Investigators ruled the cause of death as asphyxiation.”

noun

Death or severe harm caused by being deprived of oxygen.

"Investigators ruled the cause of death as asphyxiation."

"The gas leak put several workers at risk of asphyxiation."

How to use asphyxiation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of being suffocated or deprived of oxygen, often fatally.

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Word forms

asphyxiations plural

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Synonyms

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suffocation

Related words

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Rhymes for asphyxiation

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Frequently asked questions

What does “asphyxiation” mean?

The word “asphyxiation” means death or severe harm caused by being deprived of oxygen. In plain terms, the process of being suffocated or deprived of oxygen, often fatally.

How do you pronounce “asphyxiation”?

“Asphyxiation” is pronounced as-fihk-see-AY-shuhn (/æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “asphyxiation” in a sentence?

Here is “asphyxiation” used in a sentence: “Investigators ruled the cause of death as asphyxiation.”

What part of speech is “asphyxiation”?

“Asphyxiation” is a noun.

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