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Definition of nebulizer

nebulizer

/ˈnɛbjəˌlaɪzɚ/
(UK: nebuliser)
neb · u · liz · er
Plural:nebulizers
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nebulizer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A device for producing a fine spray of liquid, especially a medical apparatus used for administering liquid medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs.

Example

"The pediatrician prescribed a nebulizer to help the young child breathe more easily during severe asthma attacks."

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• Nearby Words

nebo
nebula
nebulize
nebulizer
nebulous
nebulously
necessarily

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the verb 'nebulize' (from Latin 'nebula', meaning 'mist' or 'cloud') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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