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exhaust fan

American  

noun

  1. a fan for ventilating an interior by drawing air from the interior and expelling it outside.


Etymology

Origin of exhaust fan

First recorded in 1870–75


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"Since most people don't turn on their exhaust fan while cooking, having kitchen hoods that activate automatically would be a logical solution," Boor said.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2024

This could be as simple as a cooker hood in the kitchen or an exhaust fan in the bathroom.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2023

The larger-scale remediation work will include removing tainted surfaces, walls, ductwork and exhaust fan equipment.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2023

Inside, an exhaust fan whirred and dead flies littered the floor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2022

Even with the window open and the kitchen exhaust fan running, the house will soon be filled with the scent.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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