respirator

noun

res·pi·ra·tor ˈre-spə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce respirator (audio)

plural respirators

: a mask or device worn over the mouth and nose to protect the respiratory system by filtering out dangerous substances (such as dusts, fumes, or bacteria) from inhaled air

Note: Particulate respirator masks are only able to filter out particles and are not effective against gases or vapors. A numerical rating (such as 95 or 99) is sometimes assigned to such a respirator to indicate the percentage of airborne particles filtered. A letter may also be assigned to indicate whether it is somewhat resistant (R), not resistant (NR), or strongly resistant (P) to the degrading effects of oil on proper respirator function.

: a device for maintaining artificial respiration : ventilator sense b

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Those masks will have to cover the nose and mouth, and may not have a valve or respirator.

Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2021 The family's father was said to be in serious condition, sedated and on a respirator, while the mother was in moderate condition, Israeli media reported.

Amir Tal And Hadas Gold, CNN, 14 Aug. 2022 At Bristol Hospital’s intensive-care unit, he was put on a respirator and into a medically induced coma for most of two weeks.

Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2022 Jeans maker Levi Strauss developed a low-cost respirator design that the company says any garment producer can manufacture, while start-up Air Flo Labs uses three-dimensional facial scans to ensure its Flo Mask Pro is tailored to a wearer’s face.

Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American, 9 June 2022 This ensures the respirator hugs the face properly to prevent any air from escaping or entering, while also preventing painful behind-the-ear irritation caused by prolonged wear.

Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 29 Nov. 2021 In the first half of 2020, public health experts discouraged the general public from wearing N95, KN95, and similar respirator masks so that healthcare workers had enough.

Tara Haelle, Wired, 1 Sep. 2021 For weeks, the family held out hope for his return, perhaps in a prisoner swap, even after hearing that injuries to his lungs left him hooked up to a respirator.

Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 Use protective gear, including a respirator, to protect against dangerous contact and fumes.

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2022 See More

Medical Definition

respirator

noun

res·pi·ra·tor ˈres-pə-ˌrāt-ər How to pronounce respirator (audio)

: a mask or device worn over the mouth and nose to protect the respiratory system by filtering out dangerous substances (as dusts, chemical fumes, or bacteria) from inhaled air

Note: Particulate respirator masks are only able to filter out particles and are not effective against gases or vapors. A numerical rating (such as 95 or 99) is sometimes assigned to a particulate respirator to indicate the percentage of airborne particles filtered. A letter may also be assigned to indicate whether it is somewhat resistant (R), not resistant (NR), or strongly resistant (P) to the degrading effects of oil on proper respirator function.

: a device for maintaining artificial respiration : ventilator

单词	respirator
释义	respirator noun res·pi·ra·tor ˈre-spə-ˌrā-tər plural respirators 1 : a mask or device worn over the mouth and nose to protect the respiratory system by filtering out dangerous substances (such as dusts, fumes, or bacteria) from inhaled air Note: Particulate respirator masks are only able to filter out particles and are not effective against gases or vapors. A numerical rating (such as 95 or 99) is sometimes assigned to such a respirator to indicate the percentage of airborne particles filtered. A letter may also be assigned to indicate whether it is somewhat resistant (R), not resistant (NR), or strongly resistant (P) to the degrading effects of oil on proper respirator function. 2 : a device for maintaining artificial respiration : ventilator sense b Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Those masks will have to cover the nose and mouth, and may not have a valve or respirator. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2021 The family's father was said to be in serious condition, sedated and on a respirator, while the mother was in moderate condition, Israeli media reported. Amir Tal And Hadas Gold, CNN, 14 Aug. 2022 At Bristol Hospital’s intensive-care unit, he was put on a respirator and into a medically induced coma for most of two weeks. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2022 Jeans maker Levi Strauss developed a low-cost respirator design that the company says any garment producer can manufacture, while start-up Air Flo Labs uses three-dimensional facial scans to ensure its Flo Mask Pro is tailored to a wearer’s face. Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American, 9 June 2022 This ensures the respirator hugs the face properly to prevent any air from escaping or entering, while also preventing painful behind-the-ear irritation caused by prolonged wear. Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 29 Nov. 2021 In the first half of 2020, public health experts discouraged the general public from wearing N95, KN95, and similar respirator masks so that healthcare workers had enough. Tara Haelle, Wired, 1 Sep. 2021 For weeks, the family held out hope for his return, perhaps in a prisoner swap, even after hearing that injuries to his lungs left him hooked up to a respirator. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 Use protective gear, including a respirator, to protect against dangerous contact and fumes. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition respirator noun res·pi·ra·tor ˈre-spə-ˌrā-tər 1 : a device covering the mouth or nose especially to prevent the breathing in of harmful substances (as dust or fumes) 2 : a device used for helping a person to breathe Medical Definition respirator noun res·pi·ra·tor ˈres-pə-ˌrāt-ər 1 : a mask or device worn over the mouth and nose to protect the respiratory system by filtering out dangerous substances (as dusts, chemical fumes, or bacteria) from inhaled air Note: Particulate respirator masks are only able to filter out particles and are not effective against gases or vapors. A numerical rating (such as 95 or 99) is sometimes assigned to a particulate respirator to indicate the percentage of airborne particles filtered. A letter may also be assigned to indicate whether it is somewhat resistant (R), not resistant (NR), or strongly resistant (P) to the degrading effects of oil on proper respirator function. 2 : a device for maintaining artificial respiration : ventilator
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respirator

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