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hypobaric oxygen toxicity
Physical impairment resulting from breathing oxygen-enriched gas mixtures at normal or elevated pressures for extended periods of time. The extent and nature of the toxicities are direct functions of oxygen partial pressure and duration of exposure.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Fire safety
- Category: Prevention & protection
- Company: NFPA
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