respirable

[ res-per-uh-buhl, ri-spahyuhr-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being respired.
2. capable of respiring.

respirable

/ ˈrɛspɪrəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be breathed
2. suitable or fit for breathing

Derived Forms

• ˌrespiraˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• respi·ra·bili·ty respi·ra·ble·ness noun
• nonre·spira·ble adjective
• un·respi·ra·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of respirable¹

From the Late Latin word respīrābilis, dating back to 1770–80. See respire, -able

Example Sentences

It melts long before it is red hot, and is then calcined, if it be in contact with respirable air.

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The affection ultimately assumes a chronic form, and continues present in the respirable portions of the organ during life.

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We have three thousand five hundred toises of respirable air.

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To each elemental being the element in which it lives is transparent, invisible, and respirable.

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By this means the air of the chamber will become soon respirable.

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