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nitrogen narcosis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.89 in modern English

Syllables
ni-tro-gen -nar-co-sis
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
6
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A condition of disorientation, intoxication and stupor caused by increased levels of dissolved nitrogen in the blood; occurs in divers breathing air under pressure.

Phrases

decompression sickness

Frequently Paired Words

decompression sickness

Synonyms

rapture of the deep

Questions

What does nitrogen narcosis mean?
A condition of disorientation, intoxication and stupor caused by increased levels of dissolved nitrogen in the blood; occurs in divers breathing air under pressure.

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