RESPIRATOR

gasmask, respirator, gas helmet

(noun) a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases

respirator, inhalator

(noun) a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

respirator (plural respirators)

A device designed to allow breathing when it would otherwise be hindered, as by a medical condition or the presence of poisonous vapors.

Hyponym: ventilator

Anagrams

• airporters, parrotries

Source: Wiktionary

Res"pi*ra`tor (rs"p*r`tr), n. Etym: [Cf. F. respirateur.]

Definition: A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and may also be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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