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Meaning of sternutate | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose.

humorous

Examples

“Scientists are attempting to unpick the mystery of the “photic sneeze” – a bizarre reflex that causes people to sternutate, or sneeze, in response to bright light – and they need your help.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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