respirator

Definition of Respirator in English :

1. inhalator, respirator

a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration

2. gas helmet, gasmask, respirator

a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Respirator

noun

1.

an apparatus for providing long-term artificial respiration

2. Also called: gas mask

a device worn over the mouth and nose to prevent inhalation of noxious fumes or to warm cold air before it is breathed

noun

1.

a device, as of gauze, worn over the mouth and nose to prevent the inhaling of harmful substances, to warm the air breathed, etc.

2.

an apparatus for giving artificial respiration

n.

2. A device worn over the mouth or nose or both to protect the respiratory tract from harmful dust or fumes.