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air-breathing

A·ïr-breath·ing
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ah-eer bree-th ing]
    • /ˈɑ ɪər ˈbri ðɪŋ/
    • /eə(r) ˈbriːðɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ah-eer bree-th ing]
    • /ˈɑ ɪər ˈbri ðɪŋ/

Definition of air-breathing word

  • verb without object air-breathing (of an engine, aircraft, missile, etc.) to take in air from the atmosphere to oxidize the fuel for combustion. 1
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air-breathing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Top questions with air-breathing

  • where do air-breathing insects carry out gas exchange?

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    (of an engine, aircraft, missile, etc.) to take in air from the atmosphere to oxidize the fuel for combustion.

  • insect

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  • lungfish

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    Anatomy, Zoology. the tube in humans and other air-breathing vertebrates extending from the larynx to the bronchi, serving as the principal passage for conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.
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