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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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Zoo staff provided ventilation and water to cool her down, and later administered subcutaneous fluids, liver tonics and vitamins.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Studies of passive cooling in homes have found that night-time ventilation can reduce overheating, although effectiveness depends on the building, outdoor temperature, safety, noise and air quality.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Many technologies can generate low-frequency noise, including ventilation systems, heat pumps, road traffic and windmills.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

The manager called 999 and after checks Connor confirms she is dehydrated and doesn't need to be taken to hospital: just fluids, ventilation and a GP visit later in the day.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Then there’s just the hum of the instruments, the purr of the ventilation system.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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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