expectorating

Meanings

• verb

  The act of bringing up and expelling phlegm, saliva, or other fluids from the respiratory system.

  - "He was expectorating phlegm due to his cold."
  - "After coughing for hours, she finally expectorated a large ball of mucus."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expectorating
expect , respect , collect , correct , defect , perfect , invent , relent , invent , lament

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Variants

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expectorate , expectorated , expectorates , expectorating , expectoration , expectorations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'expectorare', meaning 'to drive out' or 'to spit out'.

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Trivia

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1. Expectorating is an important part of the body's natural defense system, as it helps to clear the respiratory system of mucus and other debris.

2. In some cultures, it is considered rude to expectorate in public, and people are expected to use a tissue or go to a bathroom to do so.

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Related Concepts

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1. coughing: Expectorating is often a result of persistent coughing, which can be caused by various conditions such as the common cold, bronchitis, or asthma.

2. phlegm: Expectorating involves bringing up and expelling phlegm, which is a thick, sticky substance produced by the respiratory system to protect and moisten the airways.

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Culture

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In literature, expectorating is often used as a descriptive element in stories that involve illness or disease. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', the character Dr. Manette is described as 'expectorating copiously' as he recovers from his imprisonment.

How to Memorize "expectorating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself coughing up a large ball of mucus and expelling it from your mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'expectorating' with the act of coughing up and expelling mucus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Expel Mucus Quickly' to remember the meaning of 'expectorating'.

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