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English noun: inhalation

1. inhalation (act) the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing


Synonymsaspiration, breathing in, inspiration, intake


Broader (hypernym)breath


Narrower (hyponym)drag, gasp, pant, puff, pull


Part meronymbreathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation

2. inhalation (artifact) a medication to be taken by inhaling it


Synonymsinhalant


Broader (hypernym)medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine









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