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respirator
noun res·pi·ra·tor \ˈres-pə-ˌrā-tər\
: a device that you wear over your mouth and nose so that you can breathe when there is a lot of dust, smoke, etc., in the air
medical : a device that helps people to breathe when they are not able to breathe naturally
Full Definition of RESPIRATOR
1
: a device worn over the mouth and nose to protect the respiratory tract by filtering out dangerous substances (as dusts or fumes) from inhaled air
2
: a device for maintaining artificial respiration
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First Known Use of RESPIRATOR
1836
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RESPIRATOR Defined for Kids
respirator
noun res·pi·ra·tor \ˈre-spə-ˌrā-tər\
Definition of RESPIRATOR for Kids
1
: a device covering the mouth or nose especially to prevent the breathing in of harmful substances (as dust or fumes)
2
: a device used for helping a person to breathe
Medical Dictionary
respirator
noun res·pi·ra·tor \ˈres-pə-ˌrāt-ər\
Medical Definition of RESPIRATOR
1
: a device (as a gas mask) worn over the mouth and nose to protect the respiratory system by filtering out dangerous substances (as dust or fumes) from inhaled air
2
: a device for maintaining artificial respiration <a mechanical respirator>—called also ventilator
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