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Definition of personal protective equipment noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

personal protective equipment

noun
 
/ˌpɜːsənl prəˌtektɪv ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
 
/ˌpɜːrsənl prəˌtektɪv ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
 [uncountable]
(abbreviation PPE)
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  1. clothing and equipment that is worn or used to protect people against infection or injury
    • Medical staff should use personal protective equipment when treating any patient who may be infected with the virus.
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