Meaning of hyperventilate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhaɪpərˈvɛn(t)əˌleɪt/

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  1. Verb

    hyperventilate

    Definitions

    1. produce hyperventilation in

    Examples

    • « The nurses had to hyperventilate the patient »

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  2. 2. breathe excessively hard and fast

    Examples

    • « The mountain climber started to hyperventilate »

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