The meaning of Respirator

noun

An apparatus worn over the mouth and nose or the entire face to prevent the inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious substances.

Usage examples:

For a time everyone had to work with respirators

noun

A device that forces air into a person’s lungs when the person cannot breathe independently and needs help to breathe

Usage examples:

Miya was hooked up to a respirator at university hospital.

noun

Artificial breathing equipment

Usage examples:

Doctors put the patient on a respirator.

noun

A device worn over the mouth and nose to prevent harmful substances from being breathed in

Usage examples:

The firefighters wore respirators to help them breathe in the smoke-filled house.