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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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US investigators say it has reinforced walls, rail and ventilation systems, an electricity supply, and was accessed using a hydraulic lift.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

When cooking with oils or fats, people should avoid very high temperatures and use a ventilation fan when possible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The CDC recommends supportive care to treat symptoms that could include oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, antiviral medications and even dialysis.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

"Infrasound is pervasive in everyday environments, appearing near ventilation systems, traffic, and industrial machinery," said Prof Rodney Schmaltz of MacEwan University, senior author of the article in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

They could travel from one culture to the next on unwashed hands or used pipettes; they could ride from lab to lab on researchers’ coats and shoes, or through ventilation systems.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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