inhaler

[ in-hey-ler ]

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

  2. a respirator.

  1. a person who inhales.

Origin of inhaler

1
First recorded in 1770–80; inhale + -er1

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British Dictionary definitions for inhaler

inhaler

/ (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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