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aspiration
as·pi·ra·tion
[
àspə ráysh'n
]
(
plural
as·pi·ra·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
ambition:
a desire or ambition to achieve something
2.
breathy pronunciation:
pronunciation accompanied by breathing out
3.
suction:
the withdrawal by suction of fluids or gases from the body or a body cavity
4.
inhalation:
drawing matter into the lungs along with the breath
as·pir·a·to·ry
[
ə sprə tàwree
]
adjective
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as·pir·a·to·ry [ ə sprə tàwree ] adjective
