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Respirator

Respirator Meaning & Definition
Respirator Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Respirator?

[n] a mask with a filter protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases
[n] a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration

Synonyms | Synonyms for Respirator: gas helmet | gasmask | inhalator

Related Terms | Find terms related to Respirator:

See Also | breathing apparatus | breathing device | breathing machine | iron lung | mask | mouthpiece | ventilator

Respirator In Webster's Dictionary

\Res"pi*ra`tor\ (r?s"p?*r?`t?r), n. [Cf. F. respirateur.] A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and may also be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors.

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