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Definition respirator in American English

respirator noun

[countable] noun
/ˈrespəˌreɪtər/
1

a machine used in hospitals for helping people who cannot breathe on their own

Example

He had pneumonia and was put on a respirator.

Synonyms and related words
balloon catheter defibrillator
2

an object covering your nose and mouth that helps you to breathe when you are in a place that is full of smoke or gas

Synonyms and related words
balloon catheter defibrillator
Definition respirator in American English