Suffocation Definition

noun

(uncountable) Asphyxia—a condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body accompanied by an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide leads to loss of consciousness or death.

A child left unattended may die of suffocation.
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(countable) A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.

The coroner reported three suffocations last week.
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Origin of Suffocation

  • From Latin suffocatio.

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Suffocation Sentence Examples

  • You never want to create a suffocation risk for your child.

  • Prevent suffocation and reduce the risk of SIDS.

  • The symptoms of strychnine poisoning usually appear within twenty minutes of the ingestion of a poisonous dose, starting with an uneasy sensation, stiffness at the back of the neck, twitching of the muscles and a feeling of impending suffocation.

  • A koi pond should be able to stand-alone for hours without danger of quick suffocation or toxic waste build up.

  • While the playpen may appear to be locked properly, if it is not in the locked position, the playpen could collapse causing suffocation or strangulation.

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