ventilation
[ ven-tl-ey-shuhn ]
/ ˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
noun
the act of ventilating.
the state of being ventilated.
facilities or equipment for providing ventilation.
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British Dictionary definitions for ventilation
ventilation
/ (ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən) /
noun
the act or process of ventilating or the state of being ventilated
an installation in a building that provides a supply of fresh air
Derived forms of ventilation
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Medical definitions for ventilation
ventilation
[ vĕn′tl-ā′shən ]
n.
The replacement of fresh air or gas for stale or noxious air or gas in a space.
respiration
Aeration or oxygenation, as of blood.
The verbal expression of feelings or emotions in psychotherapy.
Other words from ventilation
ven′ti•late′ v.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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