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Definition of breathable adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

breathable

adjective

NAmE//ˈbriðəbl//

(technology)

1(of material used in making clothes) allowing air to pass through Breathable, waterproof clothing is essential for most outdoor sports.

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2(of air) fit or pleasant to breathe

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