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ventilation

[ven-tl-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
the act of providing or changing the air
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK




Example Sentences

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The state-sponsored energy-efficiency programs are generally used to improve heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and for LED lighting upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Tuesday and jumped into offensive mode, coordinating roof ventilation, fire suppression and salvage operations on the third floor, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

During the hearings it emerged that aspects of both the installed water and ventilation systems had not met national technical standards.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The submarine vanished on November 15, 2017 after reporting that seawater had entered the ventilation system, causing a battery on the vessel to short-circuit and start a fire.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 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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