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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Respirator \Res"pi*ra`tor\ (r?s"p?*r?`t?r), n. [Cf. F.
     respirateur.]
     A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to
     prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or
     smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air
     passing through it, and may also be used for the inhalation


     of medicated vapors.
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  respirator
       n 1: a breathing device for administering long-term artificial
            respiration [syn: {inhalator}]
       2: a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs
          against poisonous gases [syn: {gasmask}, {gas helmet}]

From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) [devils]:

  RESPIRATOR, n.  An apparatus fitted over the nose and mouth of an
  inhabitant of London, whereby to filter the visible universe in its
  passage to the lungs.
  
  

















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