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inhaler

American  
[in-hey-ler] / ɪnˈheɪ lər /

noun

  1. an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.

  2. a respirator.

  3. a person who inhales.

inhaler British  
/ ɪnˈheɪlə /

noun

  1. a device for breathing in therapeutic vapours through the nose or mouth, esp one for relieving nasal congestion or asthma

  2. a person who inhales

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Etymology

Origin of inhaler

First recorded in 1770–80; inhale + -er 1

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