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Definitions

inhalation

[in-huh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɪn həˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
absorption
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consumption digestion intake penetration retention saturation
STRONG
exhaustion fusion imbibing impregnation ingestion osmosis reception suction
WEAK
drinking in soaking up taking in uptake
Antonyms
WEAK
boredom distraction
NOUN
assimilation
Synonyms
STRONG
anabolism catabolism consumption digestion ingestion metabolism
WEAK
soaking up taking in
NOUN
breath
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathing gasp
STRONG
animation eupnea exhalation expiration gulp inspiration insufflation pant wheeze
NOUN
drag
Synonyms
STRONG
breathing draw pull smoke
NOUN
respiration
Synonyms
STRONG
exhalation process
NOUN
whiff
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aroma breath fume hint odor puff scent
STRONG
blast dash draught flatus gust shade smack sniff snuff trace trifle waft
WEAK
soupçon
Antonyms
STRONG
lot

Example Sentences

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Some 2,700 people are diagnosed with the aggressive cancer in the UK each year, with the principal cause being the inhalation of asbestos fibres.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He was hospitalized and put into an induced coma due to smoke inhalation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

They were able to make their way out of the burning property and have been treated for smoke inhalation.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

The research team is continuing its work to better understand how flu spreads through inhalation and under what conditions that transmission is most likely.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

Anya shut her eyes against the heat, coughing with every inhalation.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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