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exhalation
[/ˌɛkshəˈleɪʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: exhalations / exalações
exalação
1.
The act of breathing out or expelling air from the lungs
With each exhalation, she felt more relaxed.
Com cada exalação, ela se sentia mais relaxada.
2.
Something that is breathed out or emitted, such as a vapor or odor
The exhalation from the factory polluted the air.
A exalação da fábrica poluiu o ar.
3.
A discharge or emission of gas or vapor
The exhalation of carbon dioxide is a natural process.
A exalação de dióxido de carbono é um processo natural.
Synonyms
breathing out
expiration
emission
discharge
Antonyms
inhalation
inspiration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
exalação
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
exalação
Standard usage in medical and scientific contexts
Portugal
exalação
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a deep breath and exhalation
exhalation of relief
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