expiratory

[ik-spahyuh r-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]

adjective

pertaining to the expiration of air from the lungs.

Origin of expiratory

First recorded in 1840–50; expirat(ion) + -ory¹

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Examples from the Web for expiratory

Historical Examples of expiratory

In other words, the expiratory energy is transformed into energy of motion.
The Psychology of Singing
David C. Taylor
It is noteworthy that all the utterances of sound are expiratory.
The Mind of the Child, Part II
W. Preyer
We have already pointed out that the vocal bands are set into vibration solely by the expiratory blast of air.
Voice Production in Singing and Speaking
Wesley Mills
Schapiro has reported a case of expiratory "spasm" due to contraction of the buccinators.
Tics and Their Treatment
Henry Meigne
So long as the expiratory pressure is steadily maintained, this tone may be held, and yet no strain is imposed on the vocal cords.
The Psychology of Singing
David C. Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for expiratory

expiratory

adjective

relating to the expulsion of air from the lungs during respiration

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expiratory in Medicine

expiratory

[ĭk-spī′rə-tôr′ē]

adj.

Of, relating to, or involving the expiration of air from the lungs.