aspirate
/ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/
noun
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The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.
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A sound produced by such a puff of air.
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A mark of aspiration (#) used in Greek; the asper, or rough breathing.
verb
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To remove a liquid or gas by means of suction.
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To inhale so as to draw something other than air into one's lungs.
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To produce an audible puff of breath. especially following a consonant.
Synonyms:
breathe in, inhale, inspire
adjective
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Aspirated