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Expectoration Definition & Meaning

expectoration
noun
  1. the process of coughing up and spitting out
  2. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

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Frequently asked questions

What does expectoration mean?
the process of coughing up and spitting out the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
What part of speech is expectoration?
Expectoration is a noun.
How many definitions does expectoration have?
Expectoration has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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