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gas mask
A protective mask worn to filter out poisonous gases, harmful chemicals, or toxic dust. Used in military, industrial, and emergency response contexts.
Compound of 防毒 (poison prevention) + マスク (mask). Distinct from common surgical masks (マスク alone or 不織布マスク), which filter only particulates.
Common collocations
- 防毒マスクを着用する: to wear a gas mask
- 防毒マスクをつける: to put on a gas mask
- 防毒マスクの装着: putting on/fitting of a gas mask
- 防毒マスクの交換フィルター: replacement filter for a gas mask