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exhaust Definition

ex·haust (eg zôst′, ig-)

transitive verb

  1. to draw off or let out completely (air, gas, etc.), as from a container
  2. to use up; expend completely to exhaust one's resources
    1. to empty completely; draw off the contents of; drain to exhaust a well
    2. to create a vacuum in
  4. to drain of power, resources, etc. war exhausted the nation
  5. to tire out; make very weary; weaken
  6. to deal with, study, or develop completely and thoroughly to exhaust a subject

Etymology: < L exhaustus, pp. of exhaurire, to draw out, exhaust < ex-, out + haurire, to draw, drain < IE base *aus- > ON ausa

intransitive verb

to be discharged or let out, as gas or steam from an engine

noun

    1. the withdrawing of air, gas, etc. from a container or enclosure, as by means of a fan or pump
    2. an apparatus for doing this, as in getting rid of fumes, dust, stale air, etc.
    1. the discharge or release of used steam, gas, etc. from a steam or gas turbine or from the cylinders of an engine at the end of every working stroke of the pistons
    2. the system of pipes, including mufflers, catalytic converters, etc. through which such steam, gas, etc. is released
  3. something given off or let out, as fumes from a gasoline engine

exhaust Related Forms

ex·haust′·ibil′·ity noun ex·haust′·ible adjective ex·haust′·less adjective

exhaust Synonyms

exhaust

v.

  1. To consume strength

    debilitate, fatigue, wear out, wear down; see tire 2, weaken 2, weary 1.

  2. To use entirely

    use up, take the last of, deplete, drain; see consume 2.

exhaust Usage Examples

Object

  • avenue: We must be prepared to exhaust all avenues to achieve that.
  • possibility: They sought always to exhaust every possibility of a negotiated settlement.
  • patience: However, she has exhausted the patience of her new boss, and been sacked from the FBI.

Adjective modifier

  • diesel: Even diesel exhaust smells better than a dirty human.
  • stainless: I also had a stainless steel exhaust fitted at a cost of £ 300.
  • noisy: I work in a firearms unit and therefore have little to do with mobile phones and noisy exhausts.
  • twin: The looks have been suitably beefed up too with unique 18 alloys, body kit, S3 logos and twin chrome exhausts.
  • broken: Derek Reynolds was still going after fixing a broken throttle cable, two punctures and a broken exhaust.

Modifies a noun

  • fume: Ben uses the dirt from exhaust fumes to produce stunning wildlife pictures.
  • manifold: Primary in last few months has been the exhaust manifold cracked.
  • pipe: These chrome trims are either straight, to lengthen the exhaust pipe, or a shrouded fan shape to deflect the gases downwards.
  • valve: Single overhead cam with rocker operated exhaust valves, chain timing drive, 4 valve heads, titanium valves.
  • ventilation: There is another low gas tight door at the back of the room to another filter room and the exhaust ventilation shaft.
  • recirculation: TransportEnergy grants are available for retro-fitting SCR or EGR ( exhaust gas recirculation ) equipment to existing engines.

Noun used with modifier

  • underseat: Pin sharp through the corners it bursts out the other side with a snarl from the underseat exhaust.
  • ejector: Each ejector is fitted with a non-return valve to prevent smokebox gases being drawn back through the ejector exhaust.
  • titanium: It does, however, have a very distinct note due to an all-new stainless steel and titanium exhaust system.
  • chrome: The looks have been suitably beefed up too with unique 18 alloys, body kit, S3 logos and twin chrome exhausts.
  • motorcycle: Not sure which motorcycle exhaust system to buy for your bike?
  • steel: I also had a stainless steel exhaust fitted at a cost of £ 300.