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asphyxiator

/əsˈfɪksɪeɪtə/

/æˈsfɪkʃiˌeɪtər/

Translations

asphyxiatornoun

asphyxiators

/əsˈfɪksɪeɪtə/

/æˈsfɪkʃiˌeɪtər/

asphyxiantSe dit d’un agent, d’une substance ou d’un dispositif provoquant l’asphyxie.

The asphyxiator was used in the laboratory to simulate low-oxygen environments for testing purposes.

L’asphyxiant a été utilisé dans le laboratoire pour simuler des environnements pauvres en oxygène à des fins d’essai.

asphyxiateurPersonne qui tue ou rend inconscient par asphyxie.

The detective believed the victim had been attacked by an experienced asphyxiator.

Le détective pensait que la victime avait été attaquée par un asphyxiateur expérimenté.

Synonyms

asphyxiatoradjective

/əsˈfɪksieɪtə/

/əsˈfɪksieɪtər/

Used attributively in combinations such as "asphyxiator gas"; functions adjectivally.

asphyxiantEmploi adjectival rare ; indique ce qui provoque l’asphyxie.

The soldiers donned masks to protect themselves from the asphyxiator gas.

Les soldats ont mis des masques pour se protéger du gaz asphyxiant.

Synonyms

asphyxiatornoun

A device or substance that causes asphyxiation by depriving the body of oxygen.

The asphyxiator was used in the laboratory to simulate low-oxygen environments for testing purposes.

A person who kills or incapacitates another by asphyxiation.

The detective believed the victim had been attacked by an experienced asphyxiator.

asphyxiatoradjective

Causing or intended to cause asphyxiation; suffocating.

The soldiers donned masks to protect themselves from the asphyxiator gas.