rebreathe

verb

re·​breathe (ˈ)rē-ˈbrēt͟h How to pronounce rebreathe (audio)
rebreathed; rebreathing

transitive verb

: to breathe (as reconstituted air) again

intransitive verb

: to inhale previously exhaled air or gases

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“Rebreathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rebreathe. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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