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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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"We don't have good equipment like ventilation machines, and oxygen bottles," she adds.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 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

These findings identify indoor surface cleaning and disinfection as key drivers of indoor atmospheric nanoparticle formation and highlight the need for improved building ventilation, air cleaning, and product formulation to mitigate exposure to secondary pollutants.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

It came in a large crate with ventilation holes, always a promising sign in a gift.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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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