gas mask
noun
: a mask connected to a chemical air filter and used to protect the face and lungs from toxic gases
broadly
: respirator sense 1
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The method involves placing a respirator gas mask over the inmate's face to replace breathable air with pure nitrogen gas, causing death by lack of oxygen.
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CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
Their preparation included obstacle courses, gas mask drills, studying enemy aircraft, ships, and weapons, as well as learning how to board and evacuate ships.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
One extreme athlete this year ran the circumference of the sea wearing a full-face gas mask to raise awareness of its plight.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Investigators in the report said Mijares is seen wearing a gas mask and pursuing officers, then pulling open a broken glass door and ushering other rioters in.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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CBS News, 26 Sep. 2024
Their preparation included obstacle courses, gas mask drills, studying enemy aircraft, ships, and weapons, as well as learning how to board and evacuate ships.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
One extreme athlete this year ran the circumference of the sea wearing a full-face gas mask to raise awareness of its plight.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Investigators in the report said Mijares is seen wearing a gas mask and pursuing officers, then pulling open a broken glass door and ushering other rioters in.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Gas mask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gas%20mask. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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