respirator

[ res-puh-rey-ter ]

/ ˈrɛs pəˌreɪ tər /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR respirator ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a masklike device, usually of nonwoven fibrous materials, as fiberglass paper, wool felt, or polypropylene, worn over the mouth, or nose and mouth, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, pathogens, or the like: Respirators are essential protective equipment for healthcare providers during an outbreak.

Medicine/Medical. ventilator (def. 3).

British. gas mask.

Origin of respirator

First recorded in 1835–40; from Latin respīrāt(us), past participle of respīrāre “to recover one's breath” + -or agent suffix; see origin at respire, -or²

Words nearby respirator

Res. Phys., Respighi, respirable, respiration, respiration rate, respirator, respiratory, respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, respiratory bronchiole, respiratory capacity

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Example sentences from the Web for respirator

“Republican Cuts Kill” is printed across the screen, with the only sound a person struggling to breathe through a respirator.
How to Politicize Ebola: Blame It on Obama—or the GOP|Eleanor Clift|October 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I used gloves and a respirator, and protective clothing,” he says.
Sexually-Charged Napalm Sculptures Debut at Gallery Diet in Miami|Ann Binlot|March 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ortega is in stable but critical condition on a respirator at Weill Cornell Medical Center.
A New York Nanny Allegedly Kills Two Children and Neighbors Struggle to Understand|David Freedlander, Eliza Shapiro|October 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But Carina Melchior did not die after her respirator was removed.
The Mistakes We Make|Megan McArdle|October 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Instead, Anderson slipped into a coma and later died when his mother took him off a respirator on April 13.
Porn Star Death Mystery Deepens|Maria Elena Fernandez, Christine Pelisek|September 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But since the crew was emphatically ordered to leave, a respirator might not provide much safety.
The Status Civilization|Robert Sheckley
He spoke in short phrases, closing tight his unmasked mouth between them while he sucked in breath through the respirator.
The Moon is Green|Fritz Reuter Leiber
Private Lynn, of the 2d Lancashire Fusiliers, at once rushed to the machine-gun without waiting to adjust his respirator.
New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915|Various
He has shaved off his moustaches, and, instead, wears a respirator.
Men's Wives|William Makepeace Thackeray
Revolver, haversack, official books, map-case and respirator are slung about my body.
War Letters of a Public-School Boy|Paul Jones.

British Dictionary definitions for respirator

respirator

/ (ˈrɛspəˌreɪtə) /

noun

an apparatus for providing long-term artificial respiration

Also called: gas mask a device worn over the mouth and nose to prevent inhalation of noxious fumes or to warm cold air before it is breathed

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for respirator

respirator

[ rĕs′pə-rā′tər ]

n.

A device that supplies oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing, used especially in artificial respiration.inhalator ventilator

A screenlike device worn over the mouth or nose or both to protect the respiratory tract.

单词	respirator
释义	respirator [ res-puh-rey-ter ] / ˈrɛs pəˌreɪ tər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR respirator ON THESAURUS.COM noun a masklike device, usually of nonwoven fibrous materials, as fiberglass paper, wool felt, or polypropylene, worn over the mouth, or nose and mouth, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, pathogens, or the like: Respirators are essential protective equipment for healthcare providers during an outbreak. Medicine/Medical. ventilator (def. 3). British. gas mask. Origin of respirator First recorded in 1835–40; from Latin respīrāt(us), past participle of respīrāre “to recover one's breath” + -or agent suffix; see origin at respire, -or² Words nearby respirator Res. Phys., Respighi, respirable, respiration, respiration rate, respirator, respiratory, respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, respiratory bronchiole, respiratory capacity Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for respirator “Republican Cuts Kill” is printed across the screen, with the only sound a person struggling to breathe through a respirator. How to Politicize Ebola: Blame It on Obama—or the GOP\|Eleanor Clift\|October 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “I used gloves and a respirator, and protective clothing,” he says. Sexually-Charged Napalm Sculptures Debut at Gallery Diet in Miami\|Ann Binlot\|March 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Ortega is in stable but critical condition on a respirator at Weill Cornell Medical Center. A New York Nanny Allegedly Kills Two Children and Neighbors Struggle to Understand\|David Freedlander, Eliza Shapiro\|October 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But Carina Melchior did not die after her respirator was removed. The Mistakes We Make\|Megan McArdle\|October 24, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Instead, Anderson slipped into a coma and later died when his mother took him off a respirator on April 13. Porn Star Death Mystery Deepens\|Maria Elena Fernandez, Christine Pelisek\|September 9, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But since the crew was emphatically ordered to leave, a respirator might not provide much safety. The Status Civilization\|Robert Sheckley He spoke in short phrases, closing tight his unmasked mouth between them while he sucked in breath through the respirator. The Moon is Green\|Fritz Reuter Leiber Private Lynn, of the 2d Lancashire Fusiliers, at once rushed to the machine-gun without waiting to adjust his respirator. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915\|Various He has shaved off his moustaches, and, instead, wears a respirator. Men's Wives\|William Makepeace Thackeray Revolver, haversack, official books, map-case and respirator are slung about my body. War Letters of a Public-School Boy\|Paul Jones. British Dictionary definitions for respirator respirator / (ˈrɛspəˌreɪtə) / noun an apparatus for providing long-term artificial respiration Also called: gas mask a device worn over the mouth and nose to prevent inhalation of noxious fumes or to warm cold air before it is breathed Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to respirator What Is The Difference Between A “Respirator” And A “Ventilator”?Many of us know that both respirators and ventilators deal with breathing in some way, but what are their differences? Can they be used interchangeably? READ MORE Dictionary.com Adds Coronavirus Words To The DictionaryWe've updated Dictionary.com with some of the new coronavirus words and senses to help you stay informed and safe during these unprecedented times. READ MORE Words related to respirator inhalator, iron lung Medical definitions for respirator respirator [ rĕs′pə-rā′tər ] n. A device that supplies oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing, used especially in artificial respiration.inhalator ventilator A screenlike device worn over the mouth or nose or both to protect the respiratory tract. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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respirator

noun

Origin of respirator

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Example sentences from the Web for respirator

British Dictionary definitions for respirator

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Medical definitions for respirator

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