respirable

adjective re·spi·ra·ble \ˈres-p(ə-)rə-bəl, ri-ˈspī-rə-\

Definition of RESPIRABLE

: fit for breathing; also : capable of being taken in by breathing <respirable particles of ash>

1779

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adjective re·spi·ra·ble \ˈres-p(ə-)rə-bəl, ri-ˈspī-rə-\

: fit for breathing <respirable air>

: capable of being taken in by breathing <respirable particles of ash>

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