alveolar
Relating to the alveoli of the lungsRelating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
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» The alveolar ridges contain the sockets of the teeth.
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4 senses(not comparable, relational)Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
(not comparable, relational)Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
(not comparable)Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.
alveolar
альвеоля́рныйalʹveoljárnyj
(not comparable, relational)Relating to the glands with secretory cells about a central space.
альвеоля́рныйalʹveoljárnyj
Examples
10 sentencesThe alveolar ridges contain the sockets of the teeth.
An alveolar ejective has voiceless phonation, meaning it is produced without vocal cord vibration.
Alveolar bone has a high mineral content, mainly calcium and phosphate.
English contains several alveolar consonants.
ruВ английском языке присутствует несколько альвеолярных согласных. — Selena777
The alveolar ducts are one small part of the branching airways in the human lung.
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