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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 sprə tàwree ] adjective
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