implosive

(im plōsiv)

adjective

Phonet. formed by implosion

noun

Phonet. an implosive sound or consonant

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See implosive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A stop consonant pronounced with the breath drawn in.

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  • im·ploˈsive adjective

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