respirator

Definitions

General English

• noun a machine which is used in hospital to help patients to breathe when they cannot breathe by themselves

Construction

• A device used to facilitate breathing in a hazardous atmosphere.

Medical

• noun a mask worn to prevent someone breathing harmful gas or fumes

Military

• noun a protective face-covering containing an apparatus to filter air, which is used to protect a person from chemical agents and radioactive contamination.

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Contexts for “respirator”

4 definitions in context
• General English
• Construction
• Medical
• Military