Etymology

asphyxiation

as·phyx·i·a·tion
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Today it means: Death due to lack of oxygen. Full definition →

English asphyxiate
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  1. Englishasphyxia
  2. Englishasphyxiate
  3. English todayasphyxiation

From asphyxiate + -ion.

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