rebreather

/ˈriːˌbriːðər/ /ˈriːˈbriːðər/

Meanings

noun

(underwater diving) A breathing apparatus that recycles expelled air, removing carbon dioxide and thus allowing extended use of a supply of air.

Examples :

"The experienced cave diver used a rebreather to stay underwater for hours exploring the flooded passage. "

Related Words

flooded verb

/ˈflʌdɪd/

To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.

"After the heavy rain, the street was flooded. "

extended verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪd/

To increase in extent.

"The library extended its hours until 9 PM to accommodate students studying for exams. "

apparatus noun

/æpəˈɹɑːtəs/ /æ.pəˈɹæ.təs/ /æ.pəˈɹeɪ.təs/

The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.

"The entire apparatus for building a birdhouse, from the saw to the nails, was carefully laid out on the workbench. "

removing verb

/ɹɪˈmuːvɪŋ/

To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

dioxide noun

/daɪˈɒksaɪd/

Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule.

"The chemistry experiment showed that carbon dioxide, a gas we exhale, contains two oxygen atoms for every carbon atom. "

underwater noun

/ˈʌndərˌwɔtər/ /ˈʌndərˌwɑtər/

Underlying water or body of water, for example in an aquifer or the deep ocean

"The aquifer's underwater supply of fresh water is crucial for the town's water system. "

recycles verb

/ˌriːˈsaɪkəlz/ /riːˈsaɪkəlz/

To break down and reuse component materials.

"Both paper and plastic can be recycled."

exploring verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/ /ekˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The dog is exploring the backyard for his lost ball. "

breathing verb

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"The runner was breathing heavily after the long race. "

expelled verb

/ɪkˈspɛld/ /ɛkˈspɛld/

To eject or erupt.

"The volcano expelled hot lava and ash into the sky. "

allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty; to allow a free passage; to allow one day for rest"

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "