what is the function of breather in a transformer

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Breather are used to absorb the moisture content from the
sucked air, while the transformer oil gets expanded due to
heating. Breathers make use of silica gel coloured with
brown used extensively in power transformers.
when its absorb moisture its colour change and become pink

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