| inhale | To breathe or draw into the lungs; to inspire; as, to inhale air; opposed to exhale. "Martin was walking forth to inhale the fresh breeze of the evening." (Arbuthnot) Origin: L. Inhalare to breathe upon; pref. In- in + halare to breathe: cf. F. Inhaler. Cf. Exhale. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| inhaler | Synonym: respirator. 2. An apparatus for administering pharmacologically active agents by inhalation. (05 Mar 2000) |