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ejective
(eject|ive)
Pronunciation:
/ɪˈdʒɛktɪv/
Phonetics
adjective
denoting a type of consonant in some languages (e.g. Hausa) produced by sudden release of pressure from the glottis.
noun
an ejective consonant.
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