Inhalation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Inhalation ( noun )

1. The act of breathing in.
2. The taking in of air or other gases into the lungs.
3. The act of breathing in a substance through the nose or mouth.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin inhalatio(n-), from in- "into" + halare "to breathe".

Examples:

1. Deep inhalation can help alleviate stress and anxiety.
2. The inhalation of the fumes from the chemicals can cause serious health issues.
3. Inhalation of the medicated mist helps to open airways and ease breathing.
4. She took a deep inhalation of the fresh mountain air.
5. The inhalation of the fragrance of the flowers filled the room with a pleasant aroma.

(As a verb)

Inhalation ( verb )

1. The act of breathing in.
2. The taking in of air or other gases into the lungs.
3. The act of breathing in a substance through the nose or mouth.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin inhalatio(n-), from in- "into" + halare "to breathe".

Examples:

1. Deep inhalation can help alleviate stress and anxiety.
2. The inhalation of the fumes from the chemicals can cause serious health issues.
3. Inhalation of the medicated mist helps to open airways and ease breathing.
4. She took a deep inhalation of the fresh mountain air.
5. The inhalation of the fragrance of the flowers filled the room with a pleasant aroma.