inhalation
Translation
breathing in, inhaling
Examples
Smoke inhalation is a serious risk in a fire.
Smoke inhalation is a serious risk in a fire.
Take a deep inhalation and then breathe out slowly.
Take a deep inhalation and then breathe out slowly.
Grammar Patterns
inhalation ((of sth.)) the action of breathing something in The inhalation of dust can be harmful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breathing in, inspiration; Antonyms: exhalation
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (in) + 'halare' (to breathe). It means 'to breathe in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'in-hale' as breathing 'in'. The opposite is 'ex-hale', breathing 'out'.