inhalator

noun

in·​ha·​la·​tor ˈin-hə-ˌlā-tər 

ˈi-nə-ˌlā-

1

: a device providing a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing that is used especially in conjunction with artificial respiration

2

: inhaler sense 1

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inhalator

noun

in·​ha·​la·​tor ˈin-(h)ə-ˌlāt-ər 

ˈin-ᵊl-ˌāt-

: a device used in inhaling something (as a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide)

especially : inhaler sense 1

Medical Definition

inhalator

noun

in·​ha·​la·​tor ˈin-(h)ə-ˌlāt-ər, ˈin-ᵊl-ˌāt- 

: a device providing a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing that is used especially in conjunction with artificial respiration compare inhaler