Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exhalant
noun
/ˈɛks.hə.lənt/
Definition
A substance that is given off in the process of exhalation.
Examples
- The exhalant from the lungs is primarily carbon dioxide.
- In the context of botany, exhalants can refer to gases released by plants during respiration.
Meaning
The term ‘exhalant’ refers to gases or vapors that are expelled from an organism, typically during the act of breathing out (exhaling).
Synonyms
- Emission
- Vapor
- Exsession
