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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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See also

sternutated sternutates sternutating sterve sterved sterves

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