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alveolar

/alˈviː.əl.ə/

Meaning 1

pronounced with the tongue against the gum ridge

“He made an alveolar sound while speaking.”
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Illustration of alveolar: pronounced with the tongue against the gum ridge

Meaning 2

Related to the tiny air sacs in lungs.

“The doctor checked the alveolar sacs in her lungs.”
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Illustration of alveolar: Related to the tiny air sacs in lungs.