ˈresp(ə)rəbəl, rə̇ˈspīr-, rēˈspīr- adjective
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French respirable, from Late Latin respirabilis, from Latin respirare to respire + -abilis -able
1. : suitable for being breathed : adapted for respiration
a respirable atmosphere
2. : capable of respiration
respirable beings
• res·pi·ra·ble·ness noun -es