expectorating

[US]/ɪkˈspɛktəreɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ɪkˈspɛktəreɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of coughing up or spitting out phlegm

Phrases & Collocations

expectorating mucus

expectorating phlegm

expectorating fluid

expectorating cough

expectorating saliva

expectorating air

expectorating bacteria

expectorating infection

expectorating particles

expectorating process

Example Sentences

he was expectorating phlegm due to his cold.

the doctor advised him to avoid expectorating in public.

she was expectorating into a tissue after the allergy attack.

expectorating can help clear the airways.

he found it difficult to stop expectorating after his illness.

the expectorating sound was alarming to those around him.

she was embarrassed while expectorating in front of her friends.

expectorating is a natural response to respiratory irritation.

he learned the technique of expectorating effectively during his recovery.

the expectorating process can be uncomfortable but necessary.

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