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nebulizer

Syllabification: (neb·u·liz·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈnebyəˌlīzər/
Definition of nebulizer

noun

  • a device for producing a fine spray of liquid, used for example for inhaling a medicinal drug.

Derivatives

nebulize

verb

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin nebula 'mist' + -izer (see -ize)

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