Respiratory Health Terms

5 words in this vocabulary list

haze inhale mold snoring acrolein

haze

noun a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles

verb to cover or fill with a haze; to confuse or perplex

  • The city was blanketed in a thick haze of pollution.
  • I couldn't see anything in the distance because of the haze.
  • The concert was so hazy, man. I couldn't even remember half of it.
  • His mind was clouded by a haze of confusion.

inhale

verb to breathe in air or another substance into the lungs

  • It is important to inhale deeply before beginning your yoga practice.
  • Make sure you inhale before you take a bite of that delicious food.
  • I need to inhale some fresh air before I lose my mind.
  • Sometimes you just need to inhale positivity and exhale negativity.

mold

noun a furry growth of minute fungal hyphae occurring typically in moist warm conditions, especially on food or other organic matter

  • The mold used in the manufacturing process ensures consistent product quality.
  • I found some mold in the corner of the bathroom.
  • That old book is starting to grow some mold on it.
  • His rigid beliefs were like a mold that he couldn't break out of.

snoring

noun the act of making a harsh or loud noise while sleeping

  • The sound of snoring coming from the next room kept me awake all night.
  • My dad fell asleep on the couch and started snoring really loudly.
  • I can't stand sleeping next to my brother, he's always snoring like a chainsaw.
  • The old building seemed to be snoring as it settled into the night.

acrolein

noun a colorless liquid aldehyde with a suffocating odor, used as a herbicide and in the manufacture of plastics

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  • Acrolein is a highly reactive and toxic organic compound commonly used in research laboratories.
  • I heard that acrolein is really bad for your health if you inhale it.
  • Dude, stay away from that acrolein stuff, it's no joke.
  • The acrolein of gossip spread quickly through the small town, causing chaos and hurt feelings.