respirator 
1. a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases • Syn: gasmask, gas helmet • Hypernyms: mask 2. a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration • Syn: inhalator • Derivationally related forms: inhale (for: inhalator), respire • Hypernyms: breathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilator • Hyponyms: iron lung • Part Meronyms: mouthpiece
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