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ventilation

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




Example Sentences

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The state-sponsored energy-efficiency programs are generally used to improve heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and for LED lighting upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Problems with mould, water systems and ventilation have previously affected Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus.

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

It was there so the scrivs would have easy access to the ventilation system.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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