smother in the PONS Dictionary

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At lower temperatures (with organic fuels) produces strontium nitrite ash which can smother the flame; decomposes completely at higher temperatures (with magnesium).
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The sediments that are present within the environment cause increased turbidity and may smother some organisms.
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If a magnesium fire should start, it can be smothered with cast-iron turnings or dry sand, or with other materials prepared especially for the purpose.
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She feels that it was his fault that she became someone different, that he smothered her.
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In particular facesitting or smothering may be applied in order to emphasis the control of the dominant over the submissive.
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Making the transition from one to the other a little smother over a longer period of time.
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This one is elaboratedly stuffed, smothered, tied up and garnished.
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Obviously, extensive and chronic sources of siltation in the area could cause sediment overload that would smother stream biota requiring clear water.
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The soy protein foam was used to smother oil and gasoline fires aboard ships, and was particularly useful on aircraft carriers.
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There is a kind of piazzollization that is smothering.
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