HyperDic: respirator

English > 2 senses of the word respirator:
NOUNartifactrespirator, inhalatora breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
artifactrespirator, gasmask, gas helmeta protective mask with a filter
respirator > pronunciation
Soundsreh'sperey.ter
Rhymesabductor ... zoster: 649 rhymes with ter...
English > respirator: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration.
Synonyminhalator
PartsmouthpieceA part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
Narroweriron lungrespirator that produces alternations in air pressure in a chamber surrounding a patient's chest to force air into and out of the lungs thus providing artificial respiration
Broaderbreathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilatorA device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
Spanishinhalador, respirador
Verbsrespiredraw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
English > respirator: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases.
Synonymsgasmask, gas helmet
BroadermaskA protective covering worn over the face
Spanishcareta antigás
Catalancareta antigàs

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