respirator
noun /ˈrespəreɪtə(r)/
/ˈrespəreɪtər/
- 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.
- 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.