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expectoration.

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

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    uncountable · usually
  2. That which is expectorated, as phlegm or mucus.

    uncountable · usually
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