English > inhalation: 2 senses > noun 1, act| Meaning | The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing. |
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| Synonyms | inspiration, aspiration, intake, breathing in |
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| Part of | breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation | The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation |
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| Narrower | gasp, pant | A short labored / labored intake of breath with the mouth open |
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| puff, drag, pull | A slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) |
| Broader | breath | The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing |
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| Spanish | aspiración, inhalación, inspiración |
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| Catalan | aspiració, inhalació, inspiració |
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| Adjectives | inhalant | inhaling or serving for inhalation |
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| inspiratory | pertaining to the drawing in phase of respiration |
| Verbs | inhale | draw in (air) |
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| inhale | draw deep into the lungs in by breathing |
