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Exaling

Exhale \Ex*hale"\ ([e^]ks*h[=a]l" or [e^]gz*[=a]l"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Exaled, p. pr. & vb. n.. Exaling.] [L. exhalare; ex out + halare to breathe; cf.F. exhaler. Cf. Inhale.]

  1. To breathe out. Hence: To emit, as vapor; to send out, as an odor; to evaporate; as, the earth exhales vapor; marshes exhale noxious effluvia.

    Less fragrant scents the unfolding rose exhales.
    --Pope.

  2. To draw out; to cause to be emitted in vapor; as, the sun exhales the moisture of the earth.