non-rebreather

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English

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Etymology

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From non- +‎ rebreather.

Noun

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non-rebreather (plural non-rebreathers)

  1. (medicine) A breathing mask that does not recycle expelled air, thus giving the wearer a fresh supply of air, pure oxygen, etc. with each breath.

See also

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  • rebreather, a somewhat similar apparatus for scuba diving, etc., designed to recycle expelled air by removing carbon dioxide and other gases.