respirator

UK
/ˈrɛspəreɪtə/
US
/ˈrɛspəˌreɪtər/

Translations

respiratornoun
respirators
pl
UK
/ˈrɛspəreɪtə/
US
/ˈrɛspəˌreɪtər/
The doctor wore a respirator to protect against airborne diseases.
Доктор надел респиратор, чтобы защититься от воздушно-капельных инфекций.
Additional translations
аппарат искусственного дыхания
дыхательный аппарат
Synonyms
breathing apparatus
artificial respirator
oxygen mask
airway device
respiratoradjective
UK
/ˈrɛspɪreɪtə/
US
/ˈrɛspəˌreɪtər/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to respirators (e.g., "respirator training").

Definitions

respiratornoun
A device worn over the mouth and nose to protect the wearer from inhaling harmful substances, such as chemicals or infectious particles.
The workers wore respirators to protect themselves from the toxic fumes in the factory.
A medical device used to assist or control breathing in patients who are unable to breathe adequately on their own.
The patient was placed on a respirator to help with breathing after the surgery.
respiratoradjective
Relating to or intended for use with a respirator.
All employees must complete respirator training before entering the lab.