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ventilator
(redirected from Ventilators)

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ven·ti·la·tor  (vntl-tr)
n.
1. A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or foul air.
2. Medicine A respirator.

venti·la·tory (vntl--tôr, -tr) adj.

ventilator
Noun
an opening or device, such as a fan, used to let fresh air into a room or building
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ventilatorventilator - a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
air cleaner, air filter - a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
ventilating system, ventilation system, ventilation - a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation"
2.ventilatorventilator - 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
ventilator [ˈvɛntɪleɪtəʳ] nventilador m
ventilator [ˈvɛntɪleɪtəʳ] nventilateur m
ventilator [ˈvɛntɪleɪtəʳ] ventilate n (Tech) → Ventilator m;
(Med) → Beatmungsgerät nt
ventilator [ˈvɛntɪleɪtəʳ] nventilatore m


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