expirer

/ɛksˈpaɪər, ɛksˈpɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or device that measures or controls the rate of gas or air escaping from a container or system

“The respirator’s expirer helped regulate the flow of oxygen during the emergency operation.”

2. verb

to breathe out or exhaust gas from the lungs

“The patient’s doctor monitored as she expirer the last of the anesthesia from her system.”

Synonyms

  • exhale
  • respirate

Antonyms

  • inhale
  • inspire