ventilation

noun ven·ti·la·tion \ ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

Definition of ventilation

1 : the act or process of ventilating

2 a : circulation of air

a room with good ventilation

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

3 : a system or means of providing fresh air

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Most of the home didn't have any food, electricity and ventilation, the agency said.

— deasia paige, Detroit Free Press, "Augusta Township supervisor accused of hoarding animals," 7 June 2018
The doctors told the BBC that the Skripals were heavily sedated, to receive artificial ventilation and to protect them from brain damage.

— william booth, Washington Post, "How a Russian ex-spy was saved from one of the deadliest nerve agents ever made," 29 May 2018
But in the middle of the old garden is a hole in the huge slabs of rock that floor it, to give ventilation.

— hanna krueger, NOLA.com, "See which Starbucks stores are closing Tuesday afternoon for bias training," 28 May 2018
The airport plans to keep a minimal level of heat and ventilation in each of them, Mr. Brockman said, and will test their equipment occasionally just in case they are needed again someday.

— New York Times, "The Trouble With the Memphis Airport: No Crowds," 23 May 2018
Brick is the star throughout the 4,400-square-foot school, providing a warm base that complements yellow and orange accents (like that groovy exterior spiral staircase masquerading as a slide), while facilitating natural ventilation.

— jenny xie, Curbed, "Adorable kindergarten is all brick and fun," 14 May 2018
The buyer just plugs them in for lighting and ventilation.

— katy mclaughlin, WSJ, "Backyard Sheds Go Upscale," 1 May 2018
During that time, he was kept alive by artificial ventilation in the critical care unit.

— laura smith-spark, CNN, "British toddler Alfie Evans dies after life support is withdrawn," 28 Apr. 2018
Four patients at Hunter's Creek Nursing and Rehab were taken to the hospital Monday evening after their ventilation machines stopped working properly, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

— david harris, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Four taken to hospital after ventilation machines at nursing home stop working," 10 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of ventilation

borrowed from Latin ventilātiōn-, ventilātiō, from ventilāre "to expose to the air, ventilate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

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VENTILATION Defined for Kids

ventilation

noun ven·ti·la·tion \ ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən \

Definition of ventilation for Students

1 : the act or process of ventilating

2 : a system or means of providing fresh air

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ventilation

noun ven·ti·la·tion \ ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən \

medical Definition of ventilation

1 : the act or process of ventilating

2 : the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration

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