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noun
A terminal dilation of the bronchiole in lungs or similar organs where gas exchange occurs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
Spaces that contain air in the bones of the skull.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
A prechamber in an indirect injection internal combustion engine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
An electrochemical cell that uses air as a terminal, such as the metal-air electrochemical cell.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, electrical, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see air cell.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: alveolus, air sac
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Broader terms: sac
History
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Across languages
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