respirator

Plural: respirators

Noun

• a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
• a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases
• A device to assist breathing.
• A device to assist breathing.
• A facemask with integrated filter(s) to keep out harmful dusts, fumes, and mists.

Examples

• Any N95 respirator is designed to filter out 95 percent of particles 0.3 microns or larger.
• The painters in the paint booth were wearing the kind of respirators with dual filter canisters.

Synonyms

gas helmet, gasmask, inhalator

Related Words

irrespirable, respiration, respiratory, respire