Uk English Meaning of expectorate

expectorate

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Definitions and Meaning of expectorate in English

Wordnet

expectorate (v)

clear out the chest and lungs

discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

Webster

expectorate (v. t.)

To eject from the trachea or lungs; to discharge, as phlegm or other matter, by coughing, hawking, and spitting; to spit forth.

Webster

expectorate (v. i.)

To discharge matter from the lungs or throat by hawking and spitting; to spit.

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expectorate

clear out the chest and lungs, discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouthTo eject from the trachea or lungs; to discharge, as phlegm or ot

spit,foam,froth,water,dribble,drool,salivate,slaver,drool,sputter

inhale,Inspire,breathe in

expectorant => expectorant, expective => expectant, expectingly => expectantly, expecting => expecting, expecter => expect,