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breathing apparatus
(redirected from Breathing set)

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Noun1.breathing apparatus - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failurebreathing apparatus - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
Aqua-Lung, aqualung, scuba - a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
oxygen mask - a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank
inhalator, respirator - a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
resuscitator - a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration
snorkel - breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water
Translations
breathing apparatus n (of diver) → autorespiratore m


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He added he expected people to be inside and ordered a thorough search by firefighters in breathing sets.
They pulled on breathing sets and climbed out but Graeme collapsed and died.
Six firefighters wearing breathing sets searched the building on Saturday after being told children might have been inside inside, but found no- one there.
 
 
 
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