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/ˌɛkspərˈeɪʃən/ Listen

noun

Expiration n.

The act of expiring; as:

(a)

(Physiol.) The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration; opposed to inspiration.

(b)

Emission of volatile matter; exhalation. "The true cause of cold is an expiration from the globe of the earth."

(c)

The last emission of breath; death. "The groan of expiration."

(d)

A coming to a close; cessation; extinction; termination; end. "Before the expiration of thy time."

That which is expired; matter breathed forth; that which is produced by breathing out, as a sound. "The aspirate "he," which is... a gentle expiration."

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Etymology of 'Expiration'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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