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Definition of respirator noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

respirator

noun
 
/ˈrespəreɪtə(r)/
 
/ˈrespəreɪtər/
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  1. a piece of equipment that makes it possible for somebody to breathe over a long period when they are unable to do so naturally
    • She was put on a respirator.
  2. a device worn over the nose and mouth to allow somebody to breathe in a place where there is a lot of smoke, gas, etc.
See respirator in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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