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Respirator

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A device to assist breathing.
  2. 2
    a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases wordnet
  3. 3
    A device to assist breathing.; A facemask with integrated filter(s) to keep out harmful dusts, fumes, and mists.

    "Any N95 respirator is designed to filter out 95 percent of particles 0.3 microns or larger."

  4. 4
    a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration wordnet

Etymology

From respirate + -or.

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