respirator
/'respəreitə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases: A device covering the nose and mouth, designed to filter out harmful airborne particles, dust, or toxic gases to protect the respiratory system.
- A breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration: A mechanical device used to assist or replace a person's breathing, often in a medical setting.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The firefighter wore a respirator to enter the smoke-filled building safely.
- Patients with severe respiratory failure may require a respirator to help them breathe.
Advanced Usage
- "To be on a respirator": To be connected to and dependent on a mechanical breathing device.
- After the surgery, the patient was on a respirator for two days.
Variants and Related Words
- Respiratory (adj): Relating to or affecting the organs and processes of breathing.
- Smoking can cause severe respiratory diseases.
Synonyms
- Gas mask: A type of respirator specifically designed to protect against poisonous gases.
- Ventilator: A machine that provides mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs.
Noun
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a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases
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a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
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