Inhalation

Quick meaning: Inhalation is a noun meaning The act of inhaling; inbreathing.

Meaning

The act of inhaling; inbreathing.

More Meanings

1. The substance (medicament) which is inhaled.

Example Sentences

On Ickerson's part, with the help of "a few post-jentacular inhalations," as he in his colossal manner was pleased to phrase it, "from that fragrant weed which so propitiates clearness of thought, and tends to promote equanimity in action."

The Invisible Killer Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there.

The girl stooped to pluck a rose, and as she bent over it, her profile was clearly outlined. She held the flower to her face with a long-drawn inhalation, then went up the steps, crossed the piazza, opened the door without knocking, and entered the house with the air of one thoroughly at home.

Word Forms

• inhalations

Synonyms for inhalation

Depending on context, synonyms include inspiration.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inspiration, breathing, respirable, exhalation, puff, respiratory.

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