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ventilation

[ven-tl-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
the act of providing or changing the air
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK




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He said a lot of remedial work had been done on the ventilation system, and it had now been signed off by the ventilation safety group.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

They further claim that at the time of Ramos’ embalming, Risher lacked a suitable space to store human remains and lacked a preparation room equipped with necessary drainage, ventilation and supplies for proper embalming.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The submarine vanished on November 15, 2017 after reporting that seawater had entered the ventilation system, causing a battery on the vessel to short-circuit and start a fire.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Additional eco-friendly luxury features are the “water vapor fireplaces,” built-in water filtration, and air ventilation system, which “ensure a healthy lifestyle at all times.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

By February 1955, the tunnel was nearly done—complete with its own ventilation system and trolley for moving men and materiel along the full length of the narrow passageway.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau