aerophore
|aero-phore|
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/ˈɛrəˌfɔr/
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/ˈɛərəˌfɔː/
air supply device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophore' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerophoros,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and '-phoros' meant 'bearing' or 'carrying'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophoros' transformed into the modern English word 'aerophore' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'air carrier,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'device supplying air'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used to supply air to a person or an organism, often used in medical or scientific contexts.
The diver used an aerophore to breathe underwater.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 10:51