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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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US investigators say it has reinforced walls, rail and ventilation systems, an electricity supply, and was accessed using a hydraulic lift.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

He would fix locks and windows, check ventilation and change water filters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

After "mechanical ventilation," Goodman said Giuliani "is now breathing on his own, with his family and primary medical provider at his side."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

"Infrasound is pervasive in everyday environments, appearing near ventilation systems, traffic, and industrial machinery," said Prof Rodney Schmaltz of MacEwan University, senior author of the article in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

The ventilation system was not designed for so many people, and everyone had been working every waking moment without much time for personal hygiene.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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