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Definition of asphyxiation

asphyxiation

/æsˌfɪk.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
as · phyx · i · a · tion
Plural:asphyxiations
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Adjective:asphyxial
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asphyxiation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or process of being deprived of oxygen, which can result in unconsciousness or death; suffocation.

Example

"Proper ventilation in confined industrial workspaces is critical to prevent accidental asphyxiation from toxic gases."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'asphyxiate', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'asphyxia' ('stopping of the pulse'), combining the privative prefix 'a-' ('without') and 'sphyzein' ('to throb').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Asphyxiation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/asphyxiation
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