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
Pipelines for CO2 transport the gas at high pressure and at a high enough concentration to make it an asphyxiant.
From The Verge
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
At high concentrations, carbon dioxide is a dangerous asphyxiant.
From The Verge
CO2 might sound harmless — but at high concentrations, it’s an asphyxiant Despite the growing support for carbon capture, there’s not a lot of information out there for the public about what this proposed new infrastructure could mean for communities like Satartia.
From The Verge
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