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expiration

The correct spelling is expiration.

How to pronounce expiration

noun

IPA: /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Say it like: Exp-ira-sho-n

The correct spelling is expiration. The act of expiring. For example: "respiration consists of inspiration and expiration"

Usage Examples

respiration consists of inspiration and expiration

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of expiring.
  2. 2.The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth
  3. 3.Emission of volatile matter; exhalation.
  4. 4.The last emission of breath; death.
  5. 5.A cessation, extinction, ending

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