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ejective

/iˈdʒɛktɪv/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.
  2. Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection.

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Sources

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