asphyxiant
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of asphyxiant
First recorded in 1850–55; asphyxi(ate) + -ant
Example Sentences
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They also express concerns about the safety of storing large amounts of carbon dioxide, an asphyxiant, in a densely populated community.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2023
Pipelines for CO2 transport the gas at high pressure and at a high enough concentration to make it an asphyxiant.
From The Verge ● May 27, 2022
High concentrations of carbon dioxide, if it leaks out of pipelines or storage wells, can be an asphyxiant to people and wildlife.
From The Verge ● Nov. 18, 2021
At high concentrations, carbon dioxide is a dangerous asphyxiant.
From The Verge ● Nov. 5, 2021
CO2 might sound harmless — it’s in the air we breathe, after all — but at high concentrations, it’s an asphyxiant.
From The Verge ● Aug. 26, 2021
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