1. having the power or tendency to eject or expel

1. a consonant sound produced with a glottal stop that creates a popping sound when released
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The ejective mechanism forcefully expelled the cartridge from the gun.
• The volcano’s ejective force sent ash high into the atmosphere.
• Many Native American languages contain ejective consonants.
• The linguist studied the ejective sounds in the tribal dialect.
• An ejective ‘p’ sound is made by closing the glottis and releasing air pressure.
• The ejective seat saved the pilot’s life during the emergency.