nebulizer

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Synonyms: nebulized, nebulize, nebuliser, nebulizes, nebulise, nebulizers, nebulised, nebulises

Antonyms: nebulized, nebulize, nebuliser, nebulizes, nebulise, nebulizers, nebulised, nebulises

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Noun

1. A device used to convert [[liquid]] into a fine [[spray]] of [[aerosol]]s, by means of [[oxygen]], [[compressed air]], or [[ultrasonic]] vibration.
2. {{lb|en|medicine}} A device used to administer a [[medicine]] into the [[lung]]s, by converting the medicine from liquid state into a fine [[spray]] of [[aerosol]]s, to be inhaled through the nose or mouth.

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