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noun res·pi·ra·tor \ ˈres-pə-ˌrā-tər \

Definition of respirator

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

2 :a device for maintaining artificial respiration

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Examples of respirator in a Sentence

The doctors put her on a respirator.

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Northport High Socks for Hope in Northport is collecting blankets, crowbars, de-mold spray, shovels, respirators, kitchen items like pots and pans, sleeping bags and pillows.

— leada gore, AL.com, "Hurricane Harvey: Alabama relief efforts underway; how and where to donate," 29 Aug. 2017
In an interview published Saturday, Charlie’s parents told the Daily Mail newspaper their son died 12 minutes after his respirator was turned off.

— danica kirka, The Seattle Times, "British hospital worker defends staff in Charlie Gard case," 5 Aug. 2017
In an interview published Saturday, Charlie’s parents told the Daily Mail newspaper their son died 12 minutes after his respirator was turned off.

— Washington Post, "British hospital worker defends staff in Charlie Gard case," 5 Aug. 2017
Workers who cleaned out smokestacks wore respirators; those who mixed glass ingredients donned sealed helmets fed with clean air.

— rob davis, OregonLive.com, "Bullseye owner: Falcons, whiskey and parties 'best revenge' after pollution crisis," 28 July 2017
Last week, Senate Republicans took Trumpcare off its respirator.

— eric levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Senate GOP to Reform Health-Care System on the Fly, in a Blindfold," 25 July 2017
People died at home without artificial measures such as feeding tubes and respirators.

— mark johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "In tracking a lethal family of diseases that threatens humans and animals, scientists have become the hunters," 6 July 2017
Records show Washington inspectors levied fines of more than $31,000 against the company for ignoring requirements to test employees for lead exposure, failing to provide respirators and using unsafe scaffolding, along with other violations.

— gordon r. friedman, OregonLive.com, "Oregon hired a company to paint the Ross Island Bridge without knowing its safety record. Then a worker fell.," 6 July 2017
As Dischman was transferred to Pittsburgh's UPMC Mercy Hospital unconscious and on a respirator, police with a search warrant found a needle hidden in the bathroom of her apartment.

— CBS News, "Pa. woman faces charges after OD forces doctors to deliver baby early, police say," 28 June 2017

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First Known Use of respirator

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RESPIRATOR Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of respirator for English Language Learners

: a device that you wear over your mouth and nose so that you can breathe when there is a lot of dust, smoke, etc., in the air
medical : a device that helps people to breathe when they are not able to breathe naturally

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noun res·pi·ra·tor \ ˈre-spə-ˌrā-tər \

Definition of respirator for Students

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

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noun res·pi·ra·tor \ ˈres-pə-ˌrāt-ər \

medical Definition of respirator

1 :a device (as a gas mask) worn over the mouth and nose to protect the respiratory system by filtering out dangerous substances (as dust or fumes) from inhaled air

2 :a device for maintaining artificial respiration

a mechanical respirator

— called also ventilator

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