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Definition of Expiration

Expiration
Expiration Ex`pi*ra"tion, n. [L. expiratio,exspiratio: cf. F. expiration. See Expire.] 1. The act of expiring; as: (a) (Physiol.) The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration; -- opposed to inspiration. (b) Emission of volatile matter; exhalation. The true cause of cold is an expiration from the globe of the earth. --Bacon. (c) The last emission of breath; death. ``The groan of expiration.' --Rambler. (d) A coming to a close; cessation; extinction; termination; end. Before the expiration of thy time. --Shak. 2. That which is expired; matter breathed forth; that which is produced by breathing out, as a sound. The aspirate ``he,' which is . . . a gentle expiration. --G. Sharp.

Meaning of Expiration from wikipedia

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