respirable

[ res-per-uh-buhl, ri-spahyuhr-uh-buhl ]

adjective
  1. capable of being respired.

  2. capable of respiring.

Origin of respirable

1
From the Late Latin word respīrābilis, dating back to 1770–80. See respire, -able

Other words from respirable

  • res·pi·ra·bil·i·ty, res·pi·ra·ble·ness, noun
  • non·re·spir·a·ble, adjective
  • un·res·pi·ra·ble, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for respirable

respirable

/ (ˈrɛspɪrəbəl) /


adjective
  1. able to be breathed

  2. suitable or fit for breathing

Derived forms of respirable

  • respirability, noun

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