respirator
Respirator (noun) means a mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to filter out harmful particles or fumes from the air. Example: “Construction workers wore respirators to avoid inhaling dust.”
How to use respirator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a protective breathing mask, or a machine that breathes for a patient.
Don't confuse a medical respirator (a life-support machine) with a simple dust/particle mask, though both share the name.
Word forms
respirators plural
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Construction workers wore _____ to avoid inhaling dust.
Etymology
From respirate ("to breathe") plus the agent suffix -or, "thing that helps one breathe."
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Rhymes for respirator
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What does “respirator” mean?
The word “respirator” means a mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to filter out harmful particles or fumes from the air. In plain terms, either a protective breathing mask, or a machine that breathes for a patient.
How do you use “respirator” in a sentence?
Here is “respirator” used in a sentence: “Construction workers wore respirators to avoid inhaling dust.”
What part of speech is “respirator”?
“Respirator” is a noun.
How many meanings does “respirator” have?
“Respirator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to filter out harmful particles or fumes from the air.