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LUNG-LIKE

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Dictionary entry overview: What does lung-like mean?

• LUNG-LIKE (adjective)
The adjective LUNG-LIKE has 1 sense:

1. performing functions similar to those performed by lungs

Familiarity information: LUNG-LIKE used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• LUNG-LIKE (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Performing functions similar to those performed by lungs

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

lung (either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood)

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