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Spacewater Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Expulsion

expulsion of air

What does this phrase mean?
  

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Hi, May I ask if you have first looked up the word 'expulsion' in your dictionary? I did, and noted that it is formed from the verb 'expel'. com/dictionary/expel So, an expulsion of air is what happens when, for example, you breathe out.

  • Hi, May I ask if you have first looked up the word 'expulsion' in your dictionary?
  • I did, and noted that it is formed from the verb 'expel'.
  • com/dictionary/expel So, an expulsion of air is what happens when, for example, you breathe out.
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Hi,

May I ask if you have first looked up the word 'expulsion' in your dictionary?

I did, and noted that it is formed from the verb 'expel'.

Expel 1 : to force out : eject <expelled the smoke from her lungs>

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The act of getting rid of air or releasing air

I get the feeling of a strong release--not like a slow tire leak, or something

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