respirator vs breathing apparatus

respirator and breathing apparatus both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
respirator	Yes	No	No	No
breathing apparatus	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, breathing apparatus is a hypernym of respirator; that is, breathing apparatus is a word with a broader meaning than respirator:

respirator: a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
breathing apparatus: a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure

Other hypernyms of respirator include breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator.

respirator (noun)	breathing apparatus (noun)
a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration	a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases

respirator vs breathing apparatus

respirator and breathing apparatus both are nouns.

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