life gas
noun
Pronunciation: /laɪf ɡæs/
Definition
A specialized breathing mixture, such as heliox or trimix, designed to sustain human life in high-pressure underwater environments.
Examples
The support crew carefully monitored the composition of the life gas before the diver began the descent.
At depths exceeding 100 meters, standard air becomes toxic, necessitating the use of a custom life gas.
The emergency reserve tank contained enough life gas to allow the team to complete their decompression stops safely.
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