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air duct

American  

noun

  1. an enclosure, usually of sheet metal, that conducts heated or conditioned air.


Etymology

Origin of air duct

First recorded in 1865–70

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Garvins said tests conducted at the post office, located at 2510 Monterey St., showed no asbestos-containing materials were located within the air duct systems or areas occupied by workers and visitors.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2025

Hire a professional air duct cleaner with experience, proper training and the necessary tools to perform a thorough cleaning.

From Seattle Times Feb. 26, 2024

Mr. Londonio had initially considered escaping through an air duct in the prison’s gym but soon realized he wouldn’t fit, the F.B.I. agents wrote in their report.

From New York Times Oct. 18, 2019

For years, it has been embroiled in lawsuits over its publication of fire and electrical safety standards, air duct leakage standards, nonprofit tax returns and European Union baby pacifier regulations.

From Washington Times Jun. 26, 2019

Stromsheim had been unable to find the air duct.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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