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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries가스 마스크
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gaseu maseukeu
"군인들은 공격 중 가스 마스크를 착용했다."
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A protective mask worn to cover the face and filter out harmful gases or vapors.
"During the chemical attack, soldiers were required to wear gas masks to protect themselves." - 2
A device used in various industries to protect workers from inhaling hazardous substances.
"Workers in the chemical plant must wear gas masks when handling toxic materials."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'gas mask' originated in the early 20th century during World War I, combining 'gas', derived from the Greek 'khasis' meaning 'to give off', and 'mask', from the Old French 'masque', meaning 'a covering for the face'. The term evolved as a protective device against chemical warfare.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gas Mask" is said worldwide
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masque à gaz
Transliteration: mask a gaz
"Les soldats ont porté des masques à gaz pendant la guerre."
Gasmaske
Transliteration: gas-mas-ke
"Die Soldaten mussten während des Angriffs Gasmasken tragen."
maschera antigas
Transliteration: mas-ke-ra an-ti-gas
"I soldati indossavano maschere antigas durante l'attacco."
máscara de gas
Transliteration: mas-kara de gas
"Los soldados usaron máscaras de gas durante la guerra."
máscara de gás
Transliteration: mas-ka-ra de gas
"Os soldados usaram máscaras de gás durante o ataque."
गैस मास्क
Transliteration: gais maask
"सैनिकों ने हमले के दौरान गैस मास्क पहने।"
防毒面具
Transliteration: fángdú miànjù
"士兵在攻击期间佩戴防毒面具。"
가스 마스크
Transliteration: gaseu maseukeu
"군인들은 공격 중 가스 마스크를 착용했다."
ガスマスク
Transliteration: gasu masuku
"兵士たちは攻撃中にガスマスクを着用した。"
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