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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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The temperature outside was above 25C and the only ventilation came from a small, high-up window.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

“Because the disabled train had no working lighting or air conditioning, and its windows could not be opened, passengers were left with no ventilation for approximately an hour in extreme heat,” the complaint states.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Data centers, often massive, require equipment for heating and cooling, ventilation, and water supply.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

One example is Aspergillus niger, a fungus that commonly grows in warm, humid environments such as bathrooms and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026

There was a small ventilation grid at the top of the room.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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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