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tidal volume

British  

noun

  1. the volume of water associated with a rising tide

  2. physiol the amount of air passing into and out of the lungs during normal breathing

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
tidal volume Scientific  

  1. The volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath.

  2. Also called tidal air

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Borco's capacity to store these lighter products would rise to near 8.8 million barrels, or enough tank volume to supply the United States with gasoline for a full day, based on recent demand.

From Reuters • Feb. 27, 2010

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