expiratory

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

/ ɪkˈspaɪər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

pertaining to the expiration of air from the lungs.

Words nearby expiratory

expiate, expiation, expiatory, expiration, expiration date, expiratory, expiratory reserve volume, expiratory stridor, expire, expired gas, expiry

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.