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respirator

[ res-puh-rey-ter ]

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noun

a masklike device, usually of nonwoven fibrous materials, as fiberglass paper, wool felt, or polypropylene, worn over the mouth, or nose and mouth, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, pathogens, or the like:
Respirators are essential protective equipment for healthcare providers during an outbreak.
Medicine/Medical. ventilator ( def 3 ).
British. gas mask.

respirator

/ ˈ��ɛ��əˌ��ɪ��ə /

noun

an apparatus for providing long-term artificial respiration
Also calledgas mask a device worn over the mouth and nose to prevent inhalation of noxious fumes or to warm cold air before it is breathed

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Word History and Origins

Origin of respirator¹

First recorded in 1835–40; from Latin ��ī��(�ܲ�), past participle of ��ī�� “to recover one's breath” + -or agent suffix; respire, -or ²

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Cleanup crews in white hazmat suits and respirators typically needed up to three days to scrape away the material and remove it in sealed containers.

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“Are we supposed to scrub the asbestos out by ourselves wearing hazmat suits and respirators?” said Davis, a 35-year policyholder.

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As they held a news conference by the river Wednesday, Davidson and others wore respirators to protect themselves from the air pollution.

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He was resuscitated by emergency services and taken to a hospital, where he was on life support for a couple of days before being taken off the respirator, according to the post.

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This reluctance to think outside the TB box has resulted in people resisting the sensible use of respirator masks in health care settings.

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