the air (averaging 100 cubic inches) which can be drawn into the lungs in addition to the tidal air, by the deepest possible inspiration.
See also: Complemental
complemental air
complemental air
[‚käm·plə′ment·əl ′er] (physiology) The amount of air that can still be inhaled after a normal inspiration.MedicalSeeinspiratory reserve volumeLegalSeeAirThesaurusSeeair