lethal chamber
A 'lethal chamber' is a controlled environment designed to administer death through the use of toxic substances or gases.
Definition
C2Execution
(formal, historical)A room designed to execute humans using poisonous gas, often associated with capital punishment.
Example
- The use of a lethal chamber for executions has been a subject of ethical debate.
C1Euthanasia
(technical, animal care)An enclosure where animals are humanely euthanized using a controlled amount of poison gas.
Example
- The veterinary clinic used a lethal chamber to euthanize the suffering animals painlessly.
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