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asphyxiation

as·phyx·i·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [as-fik-see-eyt]
    • /æsˈfɪk siˌeɪt/
    • /əsˈfɪk.si.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-fik-see-eyt]
    • /æsˈfɪk siˌeɪt/

Definitions of asphyxiation word

  • noun asphyxiation Asphyxiation is a lack of oxygen in blood, which causes suffocation. 3
  • verb with object asphyxiation to produce asphyxia in. 1
  • verb with object asphyxiation to cause to die or lose consciousness by impairing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke; suffocate; smother. 1
  • verb without object asphyxiation to become asphyxiated. 1
  • noun asphyxiation Death due to lack of oxygen. 1
  • noun asphyxiation death by suffocation 1

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Origin of asphyxiation

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; asphyxi(a) + -ate1

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Parts of speech for Asphyxiation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

asphyxiation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for asphyxiation

noun asphyxiation

  • suffocation — to kill by preventing the access of air to the blood through the lungs or analogous organs, as gills; strangle.
  • smothering — to stifle or suffocate, as by smoke or other means of preventing free breathing.
  • choking — causing breathing difficulties; suffocating
  • stifling — suffocating; oppressively close: the stifling atmosphere of the cavern.
  • throttling — Also called throttle lever. a lever, pedal, handle, etc., for controlling or manipulating a throttle valve.

Antonyms for asphyxiation

noun asphyxiation

  • breathing — the passage of air into and out of the lungs to supply the body with oxygen

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