respirator
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- noun
- /ˈrɛspəˌreɪtər/
- Specialized
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respirador
- Since the workers are already affected, they should be provided with appropriate respirators and eye/face shields.
- N-95 respirator
- respirator use
- wear a respirator
You know, right now we have hospitals that are down to just a couple days worth of these masks, those the respirators.
- You know, right now we have hospitals that are down to just a couple days worth of these masks, those the respirators.
Examples
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The workers wore a respirator to protect themselves from harmful dust in the air.
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A correctly used respirator can help reduce exposure to contaminants.
Academic text (2010) -
Leave your respirator on until you reach the equipment room.
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"And he dropped the phone once more and lowered his respirator into position.
Fiction book (1991) -
If your mask has a respirator like mine, best to give that to medical professionals.
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You cannot leave your ARC without a respirator.
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Whatever you get, a mask or respirator is not going to make you immune from disease.
Blog text (32) -
So if you're doing anything with fibreglass, wear a respirator and wear gloves.
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OSHA regulations also require proper training and medical clearance before employees can use respirators.
Academic text (2002) -
Most fire departments are not familiar with respirators needed for hazardous events unless they've been trained.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
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A covering worn over the nose and mouth to protect against dust, germs, or pollution
A face cover with a filter that stops poisonous gases reaching your lungs
A protective mask that covers the whole head and filters harmful gases to keep lungs safe
How Protective
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Respirator comes from the Latin parts re- 'again' and spirare 'to breathe', so it means 'to breathe again'. That's why a respirator as a mask is about protecting your breath and helping you breathe safely in smoky or harmful air.