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asphyxie meaning in English

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asphyxie nom {f}

asphyxia [asphyxias]◼◼◼(condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide)
noun
[UK: æs.ˈfɪk.siə] [US: æs.ˈfɪk.siə]

asphyxiation [asphyxiations]◼◼◼(death due to lack of oxygen)
noun
[UK: əs.ˌfɪk.si.ˈeɪʃ.n̩] [US: əs.ˌfɪk.si.ˈeɪʃ.n̩]
Asphyxiation was the cause of death. = La cause du décès est l'asphyxie.