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respirability

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res⋅pi⋅ra⋅ble

[res-per-uh-buhl, ri-spahyuhr-uh-buhl]
–adjective
1. capable of being respired.
2. capable of respiring.

Origin:
1770–80; < LL respīrābilis. See respire, -able


res⋅pi⋅ra⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, res⋅pi⋅ra⋅ble⋅ness, noun
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res·pi·ra·ble   (rěs'pər-ə-bəl, rĭ-spīr'-)   
adj.  
  1. Fit for breathing: respirable air.

  2. Capable of undergoing respiration: respirable organisms.

res'pi·ra·bil'i·ty n.
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Main Entry: re·spi·ra·ble
Pronunciation: 'res-p(&-)r&-b&l, ri-'spI-r&-
Function: adjective
: fit for breathing;also : capable of being taken in by breathing <respirable particles of ash>
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respirable res·pi·ra·ble (rěs'pər-ə-bəl, rĭ-spīr'-)
adj.

  1. Fit for breathing, as air.

  2. Capable of undergoing respiration, as certain organisms.

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