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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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Data centers, often massive, require equipment for heating and cooling, ventilation, and water supply.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

The broadcaster was initially placed on non-invasive ventilation before being moved to intensive care, but she developed bronchopneumonia.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

One example is Aspergillus niger, a fungus that commonly grows in warm, humid environments such as bathrooms and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

With the house now air-tight, a ventilation system went in to ensure that the air inside the house was kept constantly fresh.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

“In boxes. They’re stacked on top of each other with just enough space in between for us to fit our hands in. Everything is controlled. The ventilation, the humidity. And they keep it dark.”

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

However, many responders are falling short of that goal, showing effective lung ventilations as few as two over 10 minutes, with potentially serious consequences, according to the study.

From Science Daily Nov. 13, 2023

Firefighters brought patients down to the ground floor, “assisting ventilations as required, for transport,” the department said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2023




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