ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
a
: 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
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
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Jeff Beal, owner of the Cigar Vault, said the business uses a ventilation system that recycles the air, so patrons of nearby businesses should not be bothered by the cigar smoke.
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Better insulation and ventilation systems can reduce exposure to pollutants, mold, and allergens.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
No ventilation system can eliminate all health risks.
—David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
In traditional construction, an architect designs a building first and then multiple firms are hired to handle different parts of the construction, from laying the foundation, to building the frame, to installing the ventilation system and so on.
—Kurt Kleiner, JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Better insulation and ventilation systems can reduce exposure to pollutants, mold, and allergens.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
No ventilation system can eliminate all health risks.
—David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
In traditional construction, an architect designs a building first and then multiple firms are hired to handle different parts of the construction, from laying the foundation, to building the frame, to installing the ventilation system and so on.
—Kurt Kleiner, JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Ventilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventilation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Medical Definition
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
2
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: the circulation of air through a space and especially an enclosed space
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