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MASQUE ANTIGAZ [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • CBRNE Operations
  • Emergency Management
DEF

A close-fitting facepiece connected to a canister through which all air breathed is drawn to protect the respiratory tract and face against irritating and poisonous gases.

OBS

The more generic term "respirator" is used as a synonym for "gas mask", according to Webster's International Dictionary.

OBS

Compare with "breathing apparatus," "respiratory protection device," "respirator," and "breathing mask."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Opérations CBRNE
  • Gestion des urgences

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vestimenta de protección
  • Operaciones QBRNE
  • Gestión de emergencias
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