inhaler

[ in-hey-ler ]

/ ɪnˈheɪ lər /

noun

an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.

a respirator.

a person who inhales.

Nearby words

inhalation anesthesia, inhalation anesthetic, inhalation therapy, inhalator, inhale, inhaler, inhambane, inharmonic, inharmonious, inhaul, inher.

Origin of inhaler

First recorded in 1770–80; inhale + -er¹

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Examples from the Web for inhaler

Film it on film, no makeup, get the inhaler and the braces in there.
Shailene Woodley Opens Up About Coming of Age, ‘Divergent,’ and the Faults in Our World|Marlow Stern|January 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ether was given from a Clover's inhaler; one ounce was used.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898|Various
The inhaler was removed and all restoratives known to the profession used, but without avail.
A Breath of Prairie and other stories|Will Lillibridge
She is directed to take a full inspiration, and then to apply the Inhaler to the mouth and nose.
Parturition without Pain or Loss of Consciousness|James Townley

I quite believe, had I attended, and replaced the Inhaler in time, I should not have felt the slightest pain.
Parturition without Pain or Loss of Consciousness|James Townley
Two thirds of the ingredients are first put into the inhaler, and the rest added when half the time for inhaling has elapsed.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for inhaler

inhaler

/ (ɪnˈheɪlə) /

noun

a device for breathing in therapeutic vapours through the nose or mouth, esp one for relieving nasal congestion or asthma

a person who inhales

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Medicine definitions for inhaler

inhaler

[ ĭn-hā′lər ]

n.

A device that produces a vapor to ease breathing or is used to medicate by inhalation, especially a small nasal applicator containing a volatile medicament.inhalator