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exhalation

[‚eks·ə′lā·shən]
(geophysics)
The process by which radioactive gases escape from the surface layers of soil or loose rock, where they are formed by decay of radioactive salts.
(physiology)
The giving off or sending forth in the form of vapor; expiration.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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"Blow up your cheeks like a puffer fish, holding for five seconds, then slowly exhale through the mouth," says Stuart.
* Exhale through your mouths, but don't blow the candles out.
exhale has seven locations in Manhattan, and 29 locations in the US and Caribbean.
Exhale, and then hold the position for four more breaths.
Keep your cone tight as you exhale and straighten your arms, returning to starting position Repeat five times.
The subject therefore has to exhale the dead-space air into the environment and then the alveolar air into the bag [18].
* Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
Exhale, and sweep the interlocked hands, arms, shoulders and chest to the left as if you are rowing a canoe.
Years ago, in my first attempt at competitive shooting, my team captain suggested a way that proved to be better for me: take a full breath and exhale until just before starting to inhale again.
Exhale and bend to left side, stretching both sides of torso.
Inhale to prepare and then as you exhale, very slowly lift up on to your toes, inhale to hold, exhale to lower and repeat.
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