noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
death by smoke suffocation
Refers specifically to dying from inhaling smoke, as in a fire. Often used in news reports or formal contexts.
火災で煙死した人の多くは、一酸化炭素中毒が原因だ。
Many people who die from smoke suffocation in fires do so because of carbon monoxide poisoning.
煙死を防ぐためには、煙を吸わないように姿勢を低くすることが大切だ。
To prevent death by smoke suffocation, it is important to stay low to avoid inhaling smoke.