inhalation

noun (inhalation, an inhalation)

«inhalation» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Breathing air, smoke or medicine into your lungs. tree →
A medicine or steam you breathe in. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on breathing: inhalation (breathing in) and exhalation (breathing out); the diaphragm moves down when you inhale. In health and safety: smoke inhalation is the main danger in fires, and asthma inhalers deliver medicine by inhalation. Phrases: smoke inhalation, deep inhalation.

Examples

Inhalation fills your lungs with air. tree →
Smoke inhalation is very dangerous in a fire. tree →
Asthma medicine is taken by inhalation. tree →
Take a deep inhalation and hold it. tree →
During inhalation, your chest gets bigger. tree →
Steam inhalation can help a blocked nose. tree →

Note

Verb: inhale; device: inhaler. Opposite: exhalation (breathing out). Safety: in a fire, stay low under the smoke because smoke inhalation can kill.

On Mova

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