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A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and may also be used for the i…

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  1. n. A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and may also be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors.
  2. n. a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
  3. n. a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases
  4. A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and may also be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors.
  5. A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, toprevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Beingwarmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and mayalso be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors.
  6. n:100 n. a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration