gas mask

noun

Meaning

A protective face covering equipped with filters to purify inhaled air, preventing the user from breathing in hazardous airborne substances.

Examples

The soldiers were ordered to put on their gas mask immediately when the alarm sounded.
He struggled to see clearly through the thick plastic lenses of his gas mask.

Synonyms: respirator, breathing apparatus

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gas mask

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡæs mɑːsk/

Definition

A protective face covering equipped with filters to purify inhaled air, preventing the user from breathing in hazardous airborne substances.

Examples

The soldiers were ordered to put on their gas mask immediately when the alarm sounded.
He struggled to see clearly through the thick plastic lenses of his gas mask.
Training drills require every recruit to demonstrate how to seal a gas mask against their face within seconds.

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