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nitrogen narcosis Definition

nitrogen narcosis

noun

reduction in the ability to think clearly and react quickly, caused by increased air pressure which increases the concentration of nitrogen in the body tissue and brain: a special concern of deep-sea divers

nitrogen narcosis Usage Examples

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  • avoid: I try to avoid nitrogen narcosis whenever I can, especially since I began using a closed-circuit rebreather.
  • experience: The speed of the descent and the lean trimix left the diver experiencing rather unpleasant nitrogen narcosis.