expiatory

[Lat. expiator i us, from ex piatus, pa. par. of expio.] Having the power or quality of expiating or making atonement. *3. Evaporation, exhalation; emi ion of volatile matter from any substance or body. *4. That which is evaporated or exhaled; an exhalation, a vapor, a fume. "Close air is warmer than open air, as the cause of cold is an expiration from the earth, which in open places is stronger."- Bacon: Natural History. *5. A pa ing away as a vapor; evaporation. "Words of this sort resemble the wind in fury and impetuousne , in transientne and sudden expiration ."More: Decay of Piety. 7. Ce ation of being. "To satisfy ourselves of its expiration , we darkened the room, and in vain endeavored to discover any spark of fire." Boyle. 8. Ce ation, close, termination or end of a limited term or time, or of anything intended for a certain term or period. "The consuls at the expiration of their office took an oath."- Melmoth : Cicero , bk. i., lett. 3.