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respirator
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ʁɨʃpiɾɐdoɾ/res·pi·ra·dor
Definition
1A device that supplies oxygen or a mixture of gases to assist or replace breathing.
Usage examples
“The patient in the ICU was placed on a respirator.”
“Firefighters wear respirators in smoke-filled environments.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
mechanical ventilatorrespirator mask