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Definition of inhalator

inhalator

/ˈɪnhəˌleɪtər/
in · ha · la · tor
Plural:inhalators
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Adjective:inhalatory
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• noun

1

A medical or emergency apparatus used to supply oxygen, air, or medicated vapor to the lungs for inhalation, especially to assist a person suffering from smoke inhalation or respiratory distress.

Example

"Paramedics used an oxygen inhalator to stabilize the rescued resident after the apartment fire."

2

A person who inhales something, such as air, vapor, or smoke.

Example

"The clinical study compared the lung capacity of non-smokers with that of habitual tobacco inhalators."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In emergency medicine and firefighting, an 'inhalator' refers specifically to a device that delivers oxygen or medicated vapor to a patient who is breathing on their own, whereas an 'inhaler' is the standard everyday term for a handheld device used to administer asthma medication.

• Nearby Words

inhalable
inhalant
inhalation
inhalator
inhale
inhaler
inharmonious

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the Latin verb inhalare ('to breathe in'), combining the prefix in- ('into') with halare ('to breathe') and the agent/instrument suffix -ator.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inhalator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inhalator
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