rebreather
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- noun
- /ˈriːˌbriːðər/
- Specialized
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rebreather
- Lienor sealed her visor, relying on the rebreather.
- divers using a rebreather
- wear a rebreather
- use a rebreather
Examples
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Divers equipped with rebreathers can stay underwater for much longer than those using traditional scuba gear.
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Haydon, fitted with a rebreather, fins, and a zero-buoyancy belt, kicked over to Nary.
Fiction book (2001) -
You have to .. show me how to use the rebreather.
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Do you wanna help test my rebreather?
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Your helmet has a rebreather for your air supply.
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Now we've only got one rebreather left.
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Everyone of you, you check your rebreathers that's your lifeline.
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Only the rebreather clamped to her chest and the suit plugs in her ears kept her from being crushed and deafened.
Fiction book (1998) -
Archaeologist Brendan Foley uses rebreathers to extend his dive times significantly, allowing him to explore for up to three hours.
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Please return your rebreathers to the designated area after the dive to ensure they can be cleaned and maintained properly.
How Complex
Surface Forms
Morphology
rebreather = rebreathe (transparent) = re + breathe + er
The noun is a regular -er formation from 'rebreathe', meaning a thing used for breathing again.
Etymology
Rebreather comes from the prefix re- meaning 'again' and breather, from 'breathe'. So, a rebreather is something that lets you 'breathe again' by cleaning and reusing the air, which is why divers and people in smoky places use it.