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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe process of being suffocated or deprived of oxygen, often fatally.
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Word forms
- Plural
- asphyxiations
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Rhymes for asphyxiation
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ablation
allusion
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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.
