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air purifier

American  
[air pyoor-uh-fahy-er] / ˈɛər ˈpjʊər əˌfaɪ ər /

noun

  • air purifiers
    plural
  1. a device which removes unwanted particles or substances, such as dust, smoke, and odors, from the air.


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So, for now, I’ll focus on the environmental factors I can control and be sure to plug back in my pandemic-era air purifier.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

They looked into buying an air purifier but found them either too expensive or unavailable for immediate delivery.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

After pitching their best ideas—an automated pothole-repair machine, a wearable air purifier for people with allergies—the students coalesced around a winner: a self-inflating-tire product.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 12, 2025

Ms Garg now spends nearly all her time indoors, next to her air purifier, trying to shield herself from the toxic air outside.

From BBC Nov. 25, 2024

Local businesses and fellow galleries brought food and an industrial air purifier, and offered up help by their employees free of charge.

From Seattle Times Feb. 29, 2024

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