Gas Helmet (Noun)
Meaning
A protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The soldiers were equipped with a gas helmet to protect themselves from the toxic fumes during the chemical attack.
- In the early 20th century, firemen wore a primitive gas helmet to breathe safely in smoky buildings.
- The emergency responders handed the woman a gas helmet to wear as they led her out of the hazmat zone.
- The museum exhibit displayed a vintage gas helmet used by World War I soldiers to counter the threat of mustard gas.
- Workers handling hazardous chemicals in the lab were required to wear a gas helmet to prevent inhaling toxic fumes.