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Alveolar Definition & Meaning

alveolar
adjective
  1. pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
  2. pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw; "alveolar processes"
noun
  1. a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge

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  • "diagrammatic view of respiratory bronchioles alveolar ducts alveolar"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does alveolar mean?
pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw; "alveolar processes" a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
What part of speech is alveolar?
Alveolar is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does alveolar have?
Alveolar has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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