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inhaler

[ in-hey-ler ]

noun

  1. an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.
  2. a respirator.
  3. a person who inhales.


inhaler

/ ɪnˈheɪlə /

noun

  1. a device for breathing in therapeutic vapours through the nose or mouth, esp one for relieving nasal congestion or asthma
  2. a person who inhales


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Word History and Origins

Origin of inhaler1

First recorded in 1770–80; inhale + -er 1

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Example Sentences

Film it on film, no makeup, get the inhaler and the braces in there.

One refugee needed an asthma inhaler, a common item that costs around $13.

And that's a relatively easy one: I know what an asthma inhaler is, and what it's used for.

This may be done with the inhaler on a few occasions at least.

The physiologist took out a little phial from his pocket, and began to open a sort of inhaler of white muslin.

Everything required for it--the inhaler, sponges, straight and crooked needles, and thread--was in the chest.

She is directed to take a full inspiration, and then to apply the Inhaler to the mouth and nose.

It will therefore be gathered from this that the patient herself always holds the inhaler.

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