respirator — meaning in English
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English meaning
- respirator noun A mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to filter out harmful particles or fumes from the air.
- ventilator noun A device that circulates fresh air into a space and expels stale air.
Senses
respirator is used for these senses in English:
- respirator A device to assist breathing.
- ventilator (medicine) A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe sufficiently.
respirator — full definition
- noun A mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to filter out harmful particles or fumes from the air.
- noun A medical machine that helps a person breathe when they cannot do so unassisted.
ventilator — full definition
- noun A device that circulates fresh air into a space and expels stale air.
- noun A medical machine that mechanically moves air into and out of the lungs of a patient who cannot breathe well unassisted.