exhalation

Definition

The act of breathing out air that your lungs no longer need, expelling carbon dioxide and whatever else your body wants to get rid of. Also called 'letting out a sigh of relief' when your meeting finally ends.

Example Usage

The patient's exhalation of radon gas during the test confirmed elevated exposure.

Source: Merriam-Webster; medical and respiratory terminology

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