Etymology
Origin of ducting
Example Sentences
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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
In an update issued at 08:00 BST, LFB said the restaurant, external decking and ducting remained alight.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2025
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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