PPE

[ pee-pee-ee ]

/ ˈpiˈpiˈi /

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abbreviation, noun

personal protective equipment: specialized clothing or other wearable gear that minimizes one’s exposure to sources of illness or injury, and in medical contexts helps to inhibit the spread of infection to others: Entering week three of this viral outbreak, the demand for disposable PPE, especially gloves and respirators, has already begun to exceed the supply.

British. philosophy, politics, and economics: Gerald is studying PPE at Oxford.

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Words nearby PPE

ppb, PPC, PPCA, ppd., p.p.d.o., PPE, P.P.F., PPH, PPI, ppl., PPLO

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How to use PPE in a sentence

While photographing the people outside, I was not wearing PPE.
The Photojournalist Who Stared Down Ebola|Abby Haglage|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The organization also provides PPE and gloves to keep health workers and patients safe from the deadly virus during vaccination.
Ebola Is Destroying Liberia’s Vaccination Program|Wade C.L. Williams|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ppe of the Eleven Wounds looked about him, and shook his head.
The Firebrand|S. R. Crockett
Well, Ppe is going this morning with Fermo; I heard so yesterday evening.
The Fourth Estate, vol. 2|Armando Palacio Valds

The grim smile on the countenance of old Ppe of the Eleven Wounds grew yet more grim.
The Firebrand|S. R. Crockett

British Dictionary definitions for PPE

PPE

abbreviation for

philosophy, politics, and economics: a university course

personal protective equipment: clothing and equipment used to ensure personal safety in the workplace

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