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respirable

Definition of respirable

adjective

  • (of the air or a gas) able or fit to be breathed: a respirable atmosphere
  • (of particles in the air) able to be breathed in:woodworking can create quantities of fine respirable dust

Origin:

late 18th century: from French respirable or late Latin respirabilis, from respirare 'breathe out' (see respire)

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