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nebulizer

UK/ˈnɛ.bju.laɪ.zə/

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British/ˈnɛ.bjɵ.lʌj.zə/

nebulizer noun: a device used to convert liquid into a fine spray of aerosols, by means of oxygen, compressed air, or ultrasonic vibration.

Noun

nebulizer (plural nebulizers)

  1. A device used to convert liquid into a fine spray of aerosols, by means of oxygen, compressed air, or ultrasonic vibration.
    Synonyms:
    atomizer
  2. A device used to administer a medicine into the lungs, by converting the medicine from liquid state into a fine spray of aerosols, to be inhaled through the nose or mouth.
    • Because pentamidine is more effective in aerosolized form, a machine called a nebulizer is needed to turn the liquid pentamidine into tiny droplets which are then inhaled directly into the lungs. However, there are several different nebulizers on the market, and PWAs must know which is most...1988 August 20, Chris Bull, “ACT UP Zaps Fizons Co.”, in Gay Community News, volume 16, number 6, page 1
    • “Obviously. It's just that experts recommend measuring your peak oxygen flow and having a portable nebulizer ready.”2011, Jill Shalvis, Head Over Heels, Hachette UK, →ISBN

nebulizer meaning in Tamil

nebulizer in Tamil

தெளிப்பான், தெளிகருவி

Synonyms of nebulizer

Forms of nebulizer

pluralnebulizers
alternative formnebuliser

Origin of nebulizer

From nebulize + -er.

Questions about nebulizer

What does nebulizer mean?
Nebulizer means a device used to convert liquid into a fine spray of aerosols, by means of oxygen, compressed air, or ultrasonic vibration.
What is nebulizer in Tamil?
Nebulizer in Tamil is தெளிப்பான், தெளிகருவி. See Nebulizer meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is nebulizer?
Nebulizer is a noun.
How do you pronounce nebulizer?
Nebulizer is pronounced /ˈnɛ.bju.laɪ.zə/ (UK).
What is the plural of nebulizer?
The plural of nebulizer is nebulizers.

Words near nebulizer in the dictionary

  1. nebulium
  2. nebulization
  3. nebulizations
  4. nebulize
  5. nebulized
  6. nebulizer
  7. nebulizers
  8. nebulizes
  9. nebulizing
  10. nebulose
  11. nebuloses

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