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ventilation

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




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Seymour notes that it's important to allow some ventilation in your house to prevent damp.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Wasko also observed that the air ventilation system was dirty and needed cleaning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

McCarthy bought his foam pillow, which has tubular spaces for ventilation, five years ago for about £50.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

The researchers say exposure can be reduced by choosing unscented products, improving ventilation with exhaust fans or open windows, and avoiding devices that generate ozone while scented cleaning products are being used.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

It had snowed while I was asleep, and the ventilation grate near me was covered with the stuff—grayish white from the engine’s smoke.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz

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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