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ventilator

About 1.10 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air.
  2. noun A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe sufficiently.
  3. noun Some behaviour or happening that relieves a tense atmosphere or situation.
  4. noun A play or an actor so bad as to empty the theater.

Similar words

respirator respiratory respiration ventilation breathing breather breath vent venting blower

Often followed by

is and settings support in to circuit for or

Word family

ventilators

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