respirable (Meaning/definition)

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respirable
(1)The respirable subfraction is that part of the inspirable fraction which deposits in the alveolar region of the lung and which is known to be associated with dust-related diseases such as pneumoconiosis(including silicosis).The version recommended by ISO(1983)is that originally defined by the British Medical Research Council(BMRC 1961).(2)The subfraction which penetrates to and may deposit in tâ€¦
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Respirable
Re·spir"a·ble adjective [ Confer French respirable .] Suitable for being breathed; adapted for respiration. -- Re*spir"a*ble*ness , noun
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respirable
Suitable for being breathed; adapted for respiration. ... Origin: Cf. F. Respirable. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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respirable
(rә-spir´ә-bәl) suitable for respiration. small enough to be inhaled, such as an irritating particle.
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Respirable
• (a.) Suitable for being breathed; adapted for respiration.
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respirable
Capable of being breathed.
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