n. [ Cf. F. respirabilit&unr_;. ] The quality or state of being respirable; respirableness. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. respirable. ] Suitable for being breathed; adapted for respiration. --
n. [ L. respiratio: cf. F. respiration. See Respire. ]
Till the day
Appear of respiration to the just
And vengeance to the wicked. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Respiration in the higher animals is divided into: (
a. Of or pertaining to respiration;
a. Of or pertaining to respiration;
n. [ Cf. F. respirateur. ] A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and may also be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Physiol.) Of or pertaining to respiration; serving for respiration;
Respiratory foods. (Physiol.)
Respiratory tree (Zool.),
v. t.
A native of the land where I respire
The clear air for a while. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
Here leave me to respire. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
From the mountains where I now respire. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]