1. causing or tending to cause asphyxiation; suffocating

1. present participle of asphyxiate; causing someone or something to be unable to breathe

Examples

• The asphyxiating smoke filled the room quickly.
• Carbon monoxide is an asphyxiating gas that is odorless and colorless.
• The tight collar felt asphyxiating in the hot weather.
• Emergency responders found the victim asphyxiating from the toxic fumes.
• The asphyxiating atmosphere in the mine forced workers to evacuate.
• She was slowly asphyxiating the plant by overwatering it.
• The asphyxiating heat made it difficult to breathe outdoors.