1. The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound. If aspiration be defined to be an impetus of breathing. Wilkins.
2. The act of breathing; a breath; an inspiration.
3. The act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish; high desire. "Aspirations after virtue." Johnson. Vague aspiration after military renown. Prescott.
ASPIRATOR
As"pi*ra`tor, n.
1. (Chem.)
Defn: An apparatus for passing air or gases through or over certain liquids or solids, or for exhausting a closed vessel, by means of suction.
2. (Med.)
Defn: An instrument for the evacuation of the fluid contents of tumors or collections of blood.
ASPIRATORY
As*pir"a*to*ry, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to breathing; suited to the inhaling of air