nebulizer

neb·u·lize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [neb-yuh-lahyz]
- /ˈnɛb yəˌlaɪz/
- /ˈne.bjʊ.laɪ.zə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [neb-yuh-lahyz]
- /ˈnɛb yəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of nebulizer word

verb with object nebulizer to reduce to fine spray; atomize. 1
verb without object nebulizer to become vague, indistinct, or nebulous. 1
noun nebulizer A device for producing a fine spray of liquid, used for example for inhaling a medicinal drug. 1
noun nebulizer atomizer 1
noun nebulizer a device for converting a drug in liquid form into a mist or fine spray which is inhaled through a mask to provide medication for the respiratory system 0
noun nebulizer A nebulizer is a device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs. 0

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Origin of nebulizer

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; nebul(a) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Nebulizer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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nebulizer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for nebulizer

noun nebulizer

vaporizer — a person or thing that vaporizes.
atomizer — a device for reducing a liquid to a fine spray, such as the nozzle used to feed oil into a furnace or an enclosed bottle with a fine outlet used to spray perfumes or medicines
aerosol — An aerosol is a small container in which a liquid such as paint or deodorant is kept under pressure. When you press a button, the liquid is forced out as a fine spray or foam.
spray — a single, slender shoot, twig, or branch with its leaves, flowers, or berries.
inhaler — an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.

All 7 Synonyms of nebulizer