asphyxiant

[ as-fik-see-uh nt ]
/ æsˈfɪk si ənt /

adjective

asphyxiating or tending to asphyxiate.

noun

an asphyxiating agent or substance.
an asphyxiating condition.

Origin of asphyxiant

First recorded in 1850–55; asphyxi(ate) + -ant

British Dictionary definitions for asphyxiant

asphyxiant
/ (æsˈfɪksɪənt) /

adjective

causing asphyxia

noun

anything that causes asphyxia carbon monoxide is an asphyxiant

Medical definitions for asphyxiant

asphyxiant
[ ăs-fĭksē-ənt ]

adj.

Inducing or tending to induce asphyxia.

n.

A substance, such as a toxic gas, or an event, such as drowning, that induces asphyxia.