adem

Definitions of adem
  1. noun
    the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
    synonyms: ademtocht, asem, aspiratie, expiratie, inademing, inhalatie, uitademing
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    ademtocht, asem, aspiratie, expiratie, inademing, inhalatie, uitademing
    the act of expelling air from the lungs
    aspiratie, inademing, inhalatie, stoombad
    the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
    snik
    a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
  2. noun
    the act of expelling air from the lungs
    synonyms: ademtocht, asem, aspiratie, expiratie, inademing, inhalatie, uitademing
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    ademtocht, asem, aspiratie, expiratie, inademing, inhalatie, uitademing
    the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
  3. noun
    the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
    synonyms: ademhaling, asem, respiratie
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    type of:
    lucht
    a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
  4. noun
    a slight movement of the air
    synonyms: ademtocht, expiratie, uitademing
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    type of:
    bries, sjaaltje, windje, zefier, zefyr
    a slight wind (usually refreshing)
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