expiratory

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

/ ɪkˈspaɪər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

pertaining to the expiration of air from the lungs.

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Origin of expiratory

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

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Examples from the Web for expiratory

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
After the larynx has been studied the importance of the expiratory blast will be better understood.
Voice Production in Singing and Speaking|Wesley Mills
In singing, on the contrary, the expiratory pressure is much more powerful, yet the expiration must be much slower.
The Psychology of Singing|David C. Taylor

Can all the expiratory force expended in tone-production show such a small result?
The Psychology of Singing|David C. Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for expiratory

expiratory

/ (ɪkˈspaɪərətərɪ, -trɪ) /

adjective

relating to the expulsion of air from the lungs during respiration

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Medicine definitions for expiratory

expiratory

[ ĭk-spī′rə-tôr′ē ]

adj.

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