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respirable Definition

respi·rable (res′pər ə bəl, ri spīr′ə bəl)

adjective

  1. that is fit to be breathed
  2. that can respire; capable of breathing

Etymology: Fr < LL respirabilis

respirable Related Forms
res′pi·rabil′·ity noun
respirable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • silica: These methods were then applied to develop and test hypotheses about the impact on exposure patterns of respirable silica and dust.
  • dust: Respirable dust: Is not visible to the eye nor to some optical microscopes.
  • particle: Production and toxicity of respirable silica particles from biomass burning.
  • fiber: Respirable fibers can penetrate to the " deep " lung area.
  • fiber: Repeated or prolonged inhalation of excessive concentration of respirable fibers may cause permanent lung injury " [ 4 ] .
  • fibres/ml: For these categories, exposure should be kept below the clearance limit of 0.01 respirable fibres/ml of air.