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ducting

American  
[duhk-ting] / ˈdʌk tɪŋ /

noun

  1. ductwork.

  2. materials for making ducts.


Etymology

Origin of ducting

First recorded in 1940–45; duct + -ing 1

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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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