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expectorate

/ɪk'spɛktə,reɪt/

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verb
discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
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cough out cough up spit out spit up

type of:
exhaust release expel discharge eject
verb
clear out the chest and lungs
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"This drug expectorates quickly"

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clear out drive out

type of:
remove take take away withdraw

Definition that contains expectorate

phlegm expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
sputum expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness