Etymology
Origin of ducting
Example Sentences
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Ducted air con: These systems are designed to serve the entire home, with a central unit pushing cooled air through a network of ducting, with vents in each room.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
They are simply plugged into the nearest socket and work by drawing in warm air, cooling it, and venting heat outside through a window via a pipe or ducting.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Many older homes have inferior heating systems that lack sufficient return-air ducting for modern air conditioning.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
That in place, we moved to the rear of the bay, where the jet’s forward fuselage — its wiring and ducting newly installed — was enclosed in a fixture.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2023
As he moved, the ducting overhead shrieked and gave way.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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