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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
Sense 1
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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