Synonyms

exhalation

American

[eks-huh-ley-shuhn, ek-suh-] / ˌɛks həˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sə- /

noun

the act of exhaling.
something that is exhaled; vapor; emanation.

exhalation Scientific

/ ĕks′hə-lā′shən /

The act of breathing out air. During exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes and moves upward, causing compression of the lungs and an outward flow of air.
Also called expiration
Compare inhalation

Etymology

Origin of exhalation

1350–1400; Middle English exalacion < Latin exhālātiōn- (stem of exhālātiō ). See exhale, -ation

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