expectoration

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \-tə-ˌrāt\
- /ekspektəˈreɪʃn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \-tə-ˌrāt\

Definition of expectoration word

noun expectoration The action of expectorating, of ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs by coughing, hawking, or spitting. 1

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Parts of speech for Expectoration

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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expectoration popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for expectoration

noun expectoration

saliva — a viscid, watery fluid, secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands, that functions in the tasting, chewing, and swallowing of food, moistens the mouth, and starts the digestion of starches.
drivel — saliva flowing from the mouth, or mucus from the nose; slaver.
salivation — the act or process of salivating.
slaver — saliva coming from the mouth.
slobber — to let saliva or liquid run from the mouth; slaver; drivel.

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