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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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

They further claim that at the time of Ramos’ embalming, Risher lacked a suitable space to store human remains and lacked a preparation room equipped with necessary drainage, ventilation and supplies for proper embalming.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 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

Shafts were sunk for ventilation, and as soon as it was practical, the mules used to haul out the coal from the mine were replaced by electric motors.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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