ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Asphyxiation

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Asphyxiation is a noun meaning Death due to lack of oxygen.

Meaning

Death due to lack of oxygen.

More Meanings

  1. An acute lack of oxygen.

Word Forms

Synonyms for asphyxiation

Depending on context, synonyms include suffocation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include suffocation, suffocating, choking, strangulation, autoerotic, asphyxia.

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