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Asphyxiate vs Asphyxiant - What's the difference?

asphyxiate | asphyxiant |

As a verb asphyxiate

is to smother or suffocate someone.

As an adjective asphyxiant is

that can cause asphyxiation.

As a noun asphyxiant is

any substance that can cause asphyxia.

asphyxiate

English

Verb

  • To smother or suffocate someone.
  • To be smothered or suffocated.

    • Related terms

    * asphyxia English ergative verbs English intransitive verbs English transitive verbs

    asphyxiant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That can cause asphyxiation

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any substance that can cause asphyxia
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