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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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When cooking with oils or fats, people should avoid very high temperatures and use a ventilation fan when possible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

In an old building, there is a good chance that infrasound is present, particularly in basements where aging pipes and ventilation systems produce low-frequency vibrations.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

The filtration and ventilation specialist targets niche commercial and residential markets, with 13% of revenue from data centers.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Richards conducted studies of air quality in homes, ventilation and nutrition and advocated for food labeling, safe preservatives and sanitation standards in kitchens and food markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Instead I worked my way toward a ventilation grate on the wall of the train car and pressed my face up against it, breathing in the fresh air from outside.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz




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