inhalation

UK /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ US /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/
noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

The act of inhaling; inbreathing.

On Ickerson's part, with the help of "a few post-jentacular inhalations," as he in his colossal manner was pleased to phrase it, "from that fragrant weed which so propitiates clearness of thought, and tends to promote equanimity in action."

The girl stooped to pluck a rose, and as she bent over it, her profile was clearly outlined. She held the flower to her face with a long-drawn inhalation, then went up the steps, crossed the piazza, opened the door without knocking, and entered the house with the air of one thoroughly at home.

2

The substance (medicament) which is inhaled.

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