inhalator

noun

in·​ha·​la·​tor ˈin-hə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce inhalator (audio)
ˈi-nə-ˌlā-
1
: a device providing a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing that is used especially in conjunction with artificial respiration
2

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inhalator was in 1925

Dictionary Entries Near inhalator

Cite this Entry

“Inhalator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhalator. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

inhalator

noun
in·​ha·​la·​tor ˈin-(h)ə-ˌlāt-ər How to pronounce inhalator (audio)
ˈin-ᵊl-ˌāt-
: a device used in inhaling something (as a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide)
especially : inhaler sense 1

Medical Definition

inhalator

noun
: a device providing a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing that is used especially in conjunction with artificial respiration compare inhaler
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