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English
Etymology
From asphyxiate + -ion.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/
- Hyphenation: as‧phyx‧i‧a‧tion
Noun
asphyxiation (countable and uncountable, plural asphyxiations)
- Death due to lack of oxygen.
- An acute lack of oxygen.
Derived terms
Translations
death due to lack of oxygen
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