Standard Lemma guide

inhalator

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɪnhəˌleɪtəɹ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An inhaler.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncommon

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A respirator.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncommon

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: inhaler

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dispenser

4

noun

Meaning 4

a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: respirator

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: breathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilator

Narrower terms: iron lung

History

Etymology

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