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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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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

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

"Despite a maximal antibiotics regime, intubation, ventilation and intensive medical support, Rochester continued to deteriorate," the coroner said.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 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

She slid down into the ventilation duct, crouching and moving along the narrow shaft between rooms.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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