Respirable
adjective
1.
capable of being respired.
2.
capable of respiring.
adjective
1.
able to be breathed
2.
suitable or fit for breathing
respirable res·pi·ra·ble (rěs’pər-ə-bəl, rĭ-spīr’-)
adj.
Fit for breathing, as air.
Capable of undergoing respiration, as certain organisms.
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