exhalation

views updated Jun 11 2018

ex·ha·la·tion / ˌeks(h)əˈlāshən/ • n. the process or action of exhaling. ∎  an expiration of air from the lungs: he let his breath out in a long exhalation of relief. ∎  an amount of vapor or fumes given off.

exhalation

views updated May 23 2018

exhalation (expiration) (eks-hă-lay-shŏn) n. the act of breathing air from the lungs out through the mouth and nose.

exhalation

views updated May 14 2018

exhalation See expiration.