inhaler

Noun
Synonyms: inhalator

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestionSynonyms: inhalator
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Inhaler \In*hal"er\, n.

1.One who inhales. [1913 Webster]

2.An apparatus for inhaling any vapor or volatile substance, such as ether or chloroform, or an aerosol mist of a solution, for medicinal purposes; as, he alway carried his inhaler around in his pocket in case he had asthmatic attack. [1913 Webster +PJC]

3.A contrivance to filter, as air, in order to protect the lungs from inhaling damp or cold air, noxious gases, dust, etc.; also, the respiratory apparatus for divers. [1913 Webster]

Inhalant \In*hal"ant\, n. An apparatus also called an inhaler (which see); also, that which is to be inhaled, especially a medicine taken by inhalation. [1913 Webster +PJC]
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