asphyxiat

Meanings

• verb

  The act of causing asphyxia, or suffocation, typically by applying pressure to the chest or neck.

• noun

  The condition of being asphyxiated, or deprived of oxygen and unable to breathe.

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Variants

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asphyxiate , asphyxiated , asphyxiates , asphyxiating

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'asphuxia', meaning 'to strangle' or 'to choke'.

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Trivia

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1. Asphyxiation is often used as a method of suicide in literature and film.

2. The world record for the longest time spent underwater without breathing is 22 minutes and 22 seconds, set by Tom Sietas in 2007.

3. Asphyxiation can also occur from exposure to certain gases, such as carbon monoxide or nitrogen.

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Related Concepts

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1. suffocation: A synonym for asphyxiation, referring to the same process of depriving the body of oxygen.

2. strangulation: A related concept to asphyxiation, as both involve cutting off the flow of oxygen to the body, but strangulation specifically refers to the use of pressure on the neck to compress the carotid arteries.

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Culture

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Asphyxiation has been a common theme in literature and art, particularly in depictions of suicide or murder. It is also a common cause of accidental death, particularly in confined spaces or during dangerous activities.

How to Memorize "asphyxiat"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of applying pressure to the chest or neck, or imagine a person struggling to breathe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with suffocation or strangulation, or remember the Greek origin of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'A' in asphyxiation stands for 'air', and the 'ph' sounds like 'strangle'.

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