ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Breathable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɹiːðəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Breathable is an adjective meaning (of air) suitable for breathing.

Meaning

(of air) suitable for breathing.

More Meanings

  1. (of a fabric, etc.) Letting air seep through.

Example Sentences

breathable paint
If you’re looking for the most breathable mask, Lukovics says, “Cotton is preferable, mainly for absorbing moisture/sweat.” She says multiple layers may be more protective but will also impact breathability.
The Wards are open-topped, with skyscrapers rising from the superstructure. Towers are sealed against vacuum, as the breathable atmosphere envelope is only maintained to a height of about seven meters. The atmosphere is contained by the centrifugal force of rotation and a "membrane" of dense, colorless sulphur hexafluoride gas, held in place by carefully managed mass effect fields.

Antonyms for breathable

Common opposites include unbreathable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include respirable, vent, inspirable, spirable, transpirable, perflable.

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