exhalation
pronunciation
How to pronounce exhalation in British English:
UK [ˌekshə'leɪʃn]
How to pronounce exhalation in American English:
US [ˌɛkshəˈleʃən, ˌɛksə-]
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- Noun:
- exhaled breath
- the act of expelling air from the lungs
Word Origin
- exhalation (n.)
- late 14c., "act of exhalation; that which is exhaled," from Latin exhalationem (nominative exhalatio) "an exhalation, vapor," noun of action from past participle stem of exhalare "to breathe out" (see exhale).
Example
- 1. Her answer was so hushed that it seemed barely more than an exhalation of air .
- 2. Then exhalation releases the lower back muscles , facilitating the stretch .
- 3. But what if the bubbles came not from the black hole 's steady exhalation , but from a relatively recent black hole belch ?
- 4. In addition , they exchange more air with each inhalation and exhalation .
- 5. Practise your sink downs and get focused on your exhalation . You 'll enjoy your swimming more and your stroke will benefit greatly .