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Definitions

inhalation

[in-huh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɪn həˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
absorption
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consumption digestion intake penetration retention saturation
STRONG
exhaustion fusion imbibing impregnation ingestion osmosis reception suction
WEAK
drinking in soaking up taking in uptake
Antonyms
WEAK
boredom distraction
NOUN
assimilation
Synonyms
STRONG
anabolism catabolism consumption digestion ingestion metabolism
WEAK
soaking up taking in
NOUN
breath
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathing gasp
STRONG
animation eupnea exhalation expiration gulp inspiration insufflation pant wheeze
NOUN
drag
Synonyms
STRONG
breathing draw pull smoke
NOUN
respiration
Synonyms
STRONG
exhalation process
NOUN
whiff
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aroma breath fume hint odor puff scent
STRONG
blast dash draught flatus gust shade smack sniff snuff trace trifle waft
WEAK
soupçon
Antonyms
STRONG
lot

Example Sentences

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Mice were exposed to aerosolized chlorpyrifos for 11 weeks through inhalation methods designed to mimic how people typically encounter the chemical.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

In addition to the injured security guard, 30 law enforcement officers were being treated for smoke inhalation, according to Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Bouchard said 30 police officers were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation as the building was "engulfed" in flames.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He managed to escape, but he was placed in a medically induced coma to aid recovery from smoke inhalation and hospitalized for six days.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Smoke inhalation was a concern, but with the windows open there was some air circulation.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover