Meaning of inhalation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    inhalation

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from medieval Latin inhalatio(n-), from inhalare‘inhale’

    Definitions

    1. the act of inhaling

    Examples

    • « the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a medication to be taken by inhaling it

    Derived terms

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  • « In the inhalation and exhalation there is an energy and a lively divine spirit, since He, through his spirit supports the breath of life, giving courage to the people who are in the earth and spirit to those who walk on it. »
    Michael Servetus

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