heliair

See also: héliair

English

Etymology

Blend of heli(um) +‎ air.

Noun

heliair (plural heliairs)

1. (underwater diving) A mixture of helium, nitrogen and oxygen, used as a breathing gas instead of normal air.

Coordinate terms

• heliox
• nitrox
• trimix

Translations

mixture of helium, nitrogen and oxygen used as a breathing gas