Meaning of the word exhalation in English

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exhalation

US /ˌeks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌeks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act or process of exhaling; breathing out

Example:
Deep exhalation helps to calm the nervous system.
The doctor listened to his inhalation and exhalation.
2.

something that is exhaled, such as vapor or smoke

Example:
The volcano's exhalations filled the air with ash.
A faint exhalation of perfume lingered in the room.
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