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breathable


breath·able

adj \ˈbrē-thə-bəl\

Definition of BREATHABLE

1
: suitable for breathing <breathable air>
2
: allowing air to pass through : porous <a breathable synthetic fabric>
breath·abil·i·ty \ˌbrē-thə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

First Known Use of BREATHABLE

circa 1731

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