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respirator

Syllabification: (res·pi·ra·tor)
Pronunciation: /ˈrespəˌrātər/
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Definition 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.
  • an apparatus used to induce artificial respiration.
Remember that respirator ends with -or.

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