ventilation

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ven·ti·la·tion | \ ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of ventilation

1 : the act or process of ventilating

2a : circulation of air a room with good ventilation

b(1) : the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration

(2) : artificial respiration of the lungs specifically : mechanical ventilation ventilation to supply oxygen to the patient's lungs

3 : a system or means of providing fresh air

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Recent Examples on the Web His bedroom contains the apartment’s only window; the ventilation is poor, and the apartment is often frigid. — New York Times, 1 June 2022 This max-support, high-impact bra has the works: a four-clasp back, adjustable straps, and molded cups that are perforated for ventilation. — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 Improving ventilation, so that the air in a room is completely replaced at least four to six times an hour, is another important way to control airborne viruses. — Liz Szabo, CNN, 18 Mar. 2022 By working together with advisors and designers, many companies in long-term leases have been working through the winter to reconfigure their spaces and ensure their ventilation is up to standards. — Kenny Kane, Forbes, 22 June 2021 Speaking of which, while last year the city was earmarking its $82,400 grant toward the purchase of a ventilation system for its service garage, rising costs put the project out of reach. — John Benson, cleveland, 26 May 2022 With the use of electric go-karts and a ventilation system, the company was able to create a safe indoor option for the track. — Chanel Stitt, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2022 Concerns about asbestos made the towers’ ventilation system unusable, and residents complained about mold and incessant leaks during rainstorms. — Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2022 The aircraft's jet engines power its ventilation system. — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2022 See More

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